Perennials: Justicia brandegeana
Botanical name: Justicia brandegeana
Common name: Shrimp Plant
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| Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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| Zones: | 9a thru 11b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
bird attracting |
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description for "Perennials: Justicia brandegeana"
Shrimp Plant is Also known as Mexican Shrimp Plant and False Hops. Can be grown indoors or outdoors. Evergreen in mild climates. Flowers are enclosed in coppery bronze bracts resembling shrimp. Plant in rich, well drained soil and considerable warmth. Keep plant shapely by pruning and pinching. Rounded growth habit if tip-pruned regularly. Native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Flowers attract birds. Good for pots or in borders.
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