Justicia candicans
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.
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
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
Design Styles
Mediterranean, 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
Hummingbirds
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.