Shrimp Plant
Shrimp Plant
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Justicia brandegeeana
Justicia brandegeeana
Mexican Shrimp Plant; False Hop
Mexico
2
–
3 feet
3
–
4 feet
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun/partial shade; nearly evergreen, with foliage up to 5 feet. Creamy white flowers extend from the showy salmon-colored bracts.
Shrimp plant blooms regularly, even in full shade and sometimes even in winter.
Maintenance
Trim back to keep it bushy; otherwise it becomes lanky. Cut back in winter to encourage fuller growth or restart.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
2-3' H, 3-4' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Aspidistra elatior
Prunus caroliniana
Setcreasea pallida
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