Photo of Justicia floribunda flower by Joshua McCullough

Photo by Joshua McCullough

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Justicia floribunda

Also Known As

  • Jacobinia pauciflora
  • Justicia rizzinii
  • Libonia floribunda
  • Firecracker Flower

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

More Options

Justicia floribunda plant details

Justicia floribunda is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with. In winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia floribunda

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in winter
Uses: compact, hedge, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia floribunda

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-hardy, small, rounded 3-4 ft shrub with small,evergreen foliage and tubular winter flowers in scarlet with yellow tips. Best in sun to part shade in fertile soil with regular summer moisture. Very tolerant of heat and humidity. Excellent in a container. Definitely worth the trouble to take cuttings to overwinter or lift and store inside. Frost hardy to 30F, USDA zone 10.
FIREFLY OR SPANISH FLAG - BRAZILIAN FUCHSIA - A tropical plant hardy in zone 10-11, rounded to slightly cascading habit, likes sun to part shade, 50 degrees minimum. Tiny ovate to oblong leaves give way to lots of pendant yellow tipped orange tubular bell shaped flowers from June to October. Thrives on heat and humidity. Also known as Jacobinia pauciflora

Gardening facts about Justicia floribunda plant

How to Grow Justicia floribunda

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved