General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Attractive red bracts accented with white flowers.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Shrimp Plant
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Justicia brandegeeana
  • Synonym: Beloperone guttata

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Location: all photos from my garden
Date: 2014-06-25
Location: all photos from my garden
Date: 2014-06-27
Location: Youngsville, LA
Date: 2015-09-19
By tabbycat
Location: Youngsville, LA
Date: 2015-09-19
By tabbycat
Location: Chicago Botanical Garden
Date: 2015-05-25
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