Justicia candicans |
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Red Jacobinia |
Description
This upright shrub has spreading stems and medium green oval leaves. Both stems and leaves covered with hairs. Bright red to orange tubular flowers, 1" long near stem tips, bloom from fall through spring. It grows 5' tall and 3' wide, in filtered sun and part shade. After it's established, water every 2-3 weeks during the summer. Frost can damage this shrub but it will regrow quickly. Hummingbirds love this plant. Provide well drained soil.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.