Shrimp Plant
Scientific Name
Justicia brandegeana
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
8b to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Shrimp Plant grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Annuals
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Irregular
- Spreading
Leaf Persistence
Shrimp Plant is Deciduous
Spread
2-4 feet
Height
2-6 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
Flower Color
- White
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
White, summer flowers; susceptible to pests and freezes. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, other birds
