Botanical Name: Justicia aurea
Common Name: Golden plume flower Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape semi-shrubby rangy plant with sprawling, irregular growth habit; dense clusters of pink flowers form on long stems; foliage coarse, deeply veined Height 4 to 6' Spread 4 to 6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors shady, moist areas preferred Soil likes good drainage, well-amended soil Hardiness some frost – zones 8, 9, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves ovate, oppositely arranged, to 10" long, deeply veined and somewhat crinkled Flowers dense terminal clusters of clear yellow tubular flowers; blooms mid-summer through fall months Fruit small capsule Propagation: softwood cuttings Usage: tropical accent plant for flowers; used in containers and tropical planters; used for flower color and coarse texture Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering; not drought tolerant Fertilizing slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning head back hard in early spring to encourage new growth Pests/Diseases aphids, snails Special Conditions/Other Origin: Brazil Family: Acanthaceae Notes: |
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