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Shrimp Plant

Justicia brandegeeana

Light

Morning sun / afternoon shade

Water

Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Size

2-4 ft tall × 2-4 ft wide

Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Toxicity

Description

Tropical shrub valued for distinctive drooping flower spikes with overlapping bracts resembling a shrimp, blooming nearly year-round in warm climates. Performs best in sheltered, partly shaded spots in the low desert, where full afternoon sun bleaches the bracts.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall

Deciduous / Evergreen

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Frost Tender, Showy Flowers

Growth Rate

Growth Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Mature Size

2-4 ft tall × 2-4 ft wide

Flower Color

Copper-pink to reddish-brown bracts; white flowers

Foliage Color

Landscape Use

Border / Bed, Container / Patio, Specimen / Accent

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Pollinator / Wildlife, Shade / Indoor

Soil

Amended / Rich, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Bougainvillea, Lantana, Pentas, Ruellia, Salvia

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade

Water: Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining, organically amended soil.

Mature size: 2-4 ft tall, 2-4 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate