Pachystachys coccinea, Pachystachys spicata, Justicia coccinea, Jacobinia coccinea

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If your garden needs a pop of color, Cardinals Guard is ready to take the spotlight! With its bold, scarlet-red blooms perched atop green cones, this evergreen perennial looks like it's wearing a crown. Striking Christmas-red flowers emerge from a green cone and bloom most of the year, adding vibrant color and a festive, tropical feel to any space. Its upright, multi-stemmed growth with lush foliage attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. For best results, give it morning sun and afternoon shade, and trim stems to prevent legginess and encourage fresh growth. Cardinals Guard thrives in Southern gardens and large containers, making it a perfect choice for bringing a festive flair to your outdoor space.

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• Justicia aurea, Jacobina aurea, Jacobinia aurea (Yellow Jacobinia, Golden Plume)
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• Justicia rizzinii, Jacobinia pauciflora (Firefly)
• Justicia spicigera, Jacobinia spicigera, Justicia sidicaro (Mexican Honeysuckle, Orange Plume Flower)
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• Dicliptera suberecta, Justicia suberecta (Hummingbird Plant, Uruguayan Firecracker Plant)
• Graptophyllum pictum, Justicia picta, Graptophyllum hortense (Caricature Plant)
• Justicia adhatoda, Adhatoda vasica (Malabar nut, Adhatoda, Vasa)
• Justicia betonica, Justicia pallidior (White Shrimp plant, Squirrel Tail, Paper Plume)