Justicia - Plant Encyclopedia Results

Small herbaceous climbing shrub with lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bilabiate flowers are pale red to crimson, with the lower lip divided into three segments. A great butterfly attractor.

An evergreen shrub with striking, tubular orange summer flowers.

They are evergreen perennials and shrubs with leaves which are often strongly veined; but they are primarily cultivated for their showy tubular flowers in shades of white, cream, yellow, orange or pink.

An evergreen shrub with striking, tubular yellow summer flowers. Justicia aurea prefers a partly shaded corner of the garden. In the spring, Justicia can be pruned hard to encourage bushy growth. It can also be grown in colder areas in wide pots, as long as it is brought indoors during winter. Suitable for group planting.

Justicia betonica (White Shrimp Plant) is a small, woody shrub native to South Africa that grows to heights of 2-5 ft. This beautiful and unusual plant is a great choice for growing in USDA Zones 9-11, as it will thrive with plenty of shade and semi-shade, and can even tolerate full sun in cooler climates. With regular watering, this plant blooms with white or off-white petals that age to a wonderful pink. It's an incredibly vibrant and eye-catching plant, and its free-branching, upright shape and amazing, tropical inflorescence of 6" white bracts will be sure to turn heads.

Growing and caring for Justicia betonica is fairly simple. While these plants prefer rich soil and good drainage, they don't necessarily need to be potted to thrive. However, if you live in a colder climate, potted plants will fare better and can easily be moved indoors when not in use. Make sure that the pot is well drained and has plenty of organic matter, and position it in a semi-shady area away from direct sunlight. Be sure to water regularly, but be careful not to overfill it, as this can cause root rot and other issues. Pruning is also recommended--even though it can grow quite tall, it can easily be shaped and kept to a manageable size. With proper care, Justicia betonica will be sure to provide months of striking beauty in any home garden.

Justicia brandegeeana 'Yellow Queen', commonly known as Yellow Shrimp Plant, is a beautiful low-growing groundcover native to Mexico. It is a great choice for adding interest to large sunny areas and is also suitable for planting in semi-shade. Standing at just 2ft in height, the plant is decorated with yellow and orange flowers in spring and summer, drawing in butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden. It thrives best in USDA Zone 9-11 and requires regular watering for healthy growth.

To care for the Yellow Shrimp Plant when grown in cold regions, it is best to keep it in a large pot and bring it indoors during the winter months. An annual pruning is recommended to encourage healthy growth and to maintain the shape of the plant. During the growing season, it's important to water the plant regularly and to feed it with a general-purpose fertilizer. When kept in full sun, the plant blooms more prolifically and the flowers will last longer.

Justicia brandegeeana (Mexican Shrimp Plant), is a captivating and ornamental native to Mexico. Growing between 2-5 ft tall and wide, this small shrub is striking with its off-white and crimson blooms atop a stem that can reach up to 8 in. The flower spikes themselves, have yellowish bracts that remain long after blooms have faded, further adding to the beauty and decoration of this small shrub. The foliage of this plant is composed of light green oval leaves that are soft to the touch and downy on the underside of each leaf.

Though this plant is evergreen in mild climates, and blooms almost continuously, it is important to prune regularly and to accommodate the Mexican Shrimp Plant's weak sprawling nature. In colder regions, this plant can be successfully grown in wide pots, so long as the plant is brought indoors during the winter months. When growing this plant in containers, it is important to remember to provide plenty of full sun for the plant to thrive, however it may also tolerate partial shade, and require regular watering, as well as having its soil slightly moist at more moderate times.

Native to USDA Zones 8-11, this small shrub rewards those who keep it with a show of off-white and crimson flowers almost continuously throughout the year. With proper pruning and water care, this Mexican lovely is sure to light up any outdoor living space, be it in the garden or in a wide container.

Justicia californica (Chuparosa) is a small plant with a maximum height of 2-5 feet, native to California and Arizona. It requires full sun and prefers moderate water and dry conditions. Bright red, crimson, and vinous flowers give this plant its name. Attractive yellow and orange flowers may also appear. It is an excellent choice for attracting butterflies, as well as hummingbirds.

Grown in USDA Zone 8-10, Justicia californica thrives best in temperatures between 50-95 Fahrenheit. In colder regions, it can be grown in containers, and should be brought inside during periods of extreme cold. During the cooler months, provide supplemental light and reduce watering frequency.

Overall, Justicia californica is a delightful small shrub that is easy to manage and rewards you with its bright, eye-catching flowers. With adequate sun and moderate water, it will give your garden a splash of color sure to attract winged visitors.