Justicia, Brazilian Plume Flower 'Radiant'

Justiciacarnea

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah)
Species
carnea (KAR-nee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chuichu, Arizona

Rio Vista, California

Naples, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Sumter, South Carolina

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Sumter, SC | December 2010 | positive

This striking, tropical looking flower is fully cold hardy to zone 8a at least. Deep green, lustrous foliage provides the perfect backd...Read More

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