Justicia brasiliana
DIANTHERA
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.9m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: mid green
 
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Justicia brasiliana
DIANTHERA
Acanthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.9m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird






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