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Shrimp Plant – Desert Horizon Nursery

Shrimp Plant

Justicia brandegeeana
Categories:
Shrubs  ·  
Desert Shrubs
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
Non-toxic
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
Evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Frost Tender, Showy Flowers
Growth Rate
Moderate
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
Medium green
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
Non-toxic
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