Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeana)

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sa_haiad Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nov 17, 2003

Common name: Shrimp Plant
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Justicia
Species brandegeana

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/622/

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NoH2O Everson, WA(Zone 8a) Nov 19, 2003

Very nice picture, sa_haiad.

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farmerpickle Alpharetta, GA(Zone 7b) Nov 19, 2003

Is it tropical? Someone gave me one at roundup. I'm in zone 7. Do I need to bring it in doors in winter? Tnx

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sa_haiad Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nov 19, 2003

Justicia brandegeana is a subshrub of Mexico.It blooms all year and is suitable for raised beds along walls, or groups, in rich loam, in full sun, watered regularly, in tropical and subtropical regions. The flowers are visited by hummingbirds.

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LilBetty Gainesville, FL Jul 07, 2010

Can anyone tell me the common and botanical name for this plant? Please help!

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