Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah)
Species: brandegeana (bran-dij-ee-AN-uh)
Cultivar: Red Shrimp
Category:
Tropicals
Tender Perennials
Treat as an annual where not hardy
Height:
24-36 in.
Spacing:
24-36 in.
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a to 11
*** This Plant Will Live In Any Zone From Spring Until Frost ***
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Sun
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Frost
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Veined
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1-7.5
Available:
Early/Mid May
Pot Sizes:
Quart