Annuals – 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