Botanical Name: Justicia brandegeeana (Beloperone guttata)
Common Name: Shrimp plant Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape mounded, cushion shaped plant somewhat irregular and upright; branch structure consists of brittle, upright, densely arranged branches Height 2-4' Spread 2-4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers well-drained soils Hardiness some frost (zones 16, 17, 21-24) Morphology: Leaves opposite, pinnate, ovate, 2-3" long, softly pubescent, apple green Flowers white, tubular flowers with rose-purple markings--3 coppery bracts enclose each flower; ‘Chartreuse’ has greenish yellow bracts Fruit small capsule Propagation: softwood cuttings Usage: mass plantings as a filler or hedge, accent for fillers, good in tropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering; wilts quickly when subjected to dry conditions Fertilizing balanced in spring or summer Pruning head back frequently to prevent legginess Pests/Diseases snails and slugs Special Conditions/Other frost and Santa Ana winds will turn bracts black Origin: Mexico Family: Acanthaceae Notes: |
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