Botanical Name: Justicia brandegeeana
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Common Name: Shrimp Plant  
Plant photo of: Justicia brandegeeana
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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Photographer: Steve Mullany
  • Description

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This shrub will reach 3' x 3'. It has small, light green leaves. Unusual flowers with with red orange and yellow bracts form at the tips of branches. Blooms appear spring through fall. Needs partial shade and may require additional water to make it through the summer in the low desert. Excellent container plant.