Justicia candicans

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

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

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