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Justiciapectoralis

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Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah)

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Synonym

Dianthera pectoralis

Justicia stuebelii

Leptostachya pectoralis

Rhytiglossa pectoralis

Stethoma pectoralis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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