- Shrimp plant
Botanical name: justicia brandegeeana
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and width
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 10-12
Flower color: white, pink, red
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cuttings
Landscape use: visual interest in beds, container plant
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Watering instructions: water when the first 2 inches of soil are completely dry
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: canna lily, passion flower, marigolds
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and plants
Invasive species: no
