Justicia ovata

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Red Justicia

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Upright spreading stems, medium green oval leaves. Both stems and leaves covered with hairs. Bright red to orange tubular flowers to 1" near stem tips for long season. Moderate grower to 5' by 3'. S. Az and Mexico native. Filtered sun to part shade. Water weekly during heat. Can frost damage but will regrow quickly.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.