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Justicia, Brazilian Plume Flower 'Radiant'

Justiciacarnea

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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah)
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Species
carnea (KAR-nee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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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)
Danger

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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

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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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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donnacreation
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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