Justicia brandegeeana Mexican Shrimp Starter Plant - Red Maroon Blooms, 5-7 Inches Tall - Tropical Beauty for Gardens & Containers
$37.50
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Common Name: Mexican Shrimp Plant, Shrimp Plant, False Hop
Scientific Name: Justicia brandegeeana
Justicia brandegeeana, commonly known as the Mexican Shrimp Plant, Shrimp Plant, or False Hop, is a tropical evergreen shrub in the genus Justicia of the acanthus family Acanthaceae. Native to Mexico and naturalized in Florida, this well-rooted starter plant (5-7 inches tall) is known for its red-maroon, shrimp-like bracts and vibrant green foliage. Thriving in partial to full sun and well-drained soil, it blooms year-round in warm climates, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Perfect for garden beds, containers, or tropical landscaping, this easy-to-grow plant adds unique beauty to any space.
Starter Plant: Well-rooted Justicia brandegeeana (Mexican Shrimp Plant), 5-7 inches tall.
Native to Mexico: An evergreen shrub from the acanthus family, also naturalized in Florida.
Unique Tropical Beauty: Red-maroon shrimp-like bracts with lush green foliage.
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with year-round blooms.
Versatile Planting: Ideal for gardens, containers, or tropical landscaping.
Low-Maintenance: Thrives in partial to full sun with minimal care.
Color: Red Maroon (bracts), Green (foliage)
Features: Evergreen, Pollinator-Friendly, Unique Tropical Bracts
Climate: Tropical, Sub-tropical
Common Name: Mexican Shrimp Plant, Shrimp Plant, False Hop
Scientific Name: Justicia brandegeeana
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Bushy
Soil Type: Loam, Well-Drained
Season of Interest: Year-Round (in warm climates)
Plant Form: Starter Plant
Soil pH: Neutral to Slightly Acidic
Type: Flowering Shrub, Perennial
Growth Stage: Starter Size
Watering: Medium
Genus: Justicia
Number in Pack: 1 starter plant
Growth Rate: Medium
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun
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Justicia brandegeeana Mexican Shrimp Starter Plant - Red Maroon Blooms, 5-7 Inches Tall - Tropical Beauty for Gardens & Containers
$37.50