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Justicia, Shrimp Plant 'Lemon Sorbet'

Justicia

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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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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

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)

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Foliage

Bloom Time

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Class

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Class

Bloom Color

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Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Green

Fruit Colors

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From softwood cuttings

By simple layering

Usage

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Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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mojogirl

| June 2013 | positive

This is a delightful shrimp plant. The iridescent yellow blooms are so beautiful and delicate looking, but don't let that fool you. Thi...Read More

vossner

(Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Lemon colored blooms have an almost fluourescent quality and brighten a shade garden.

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