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Justicia Species, Brazilian Shrimp Plant, Dianthera

Justiciabrasiliana

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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

Dianthera nodosa

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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