Annual – Golden Shrimp Plant

Golden Shrimp Plant 

Botanical name: pachystachys lutea 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 10-12 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow/white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer, fall 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: borders/edging, mass planting, mixed garden bed, container plant 

Special features: long-lasting blooms, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a flower food liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring and summer seasons 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: coleus, creeping jenny, canna lily

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no