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Justicia candicans

Red Jacobinia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: 1.MSWN 2.AZ Sonora Museum

 

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.

 

Sun

Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.