Justicia brandegeana Jambalaya - Dwarf Shrimp Plant
Justicia Jambalaya grows two to three feet tall and slowly spreads by underground runners. The Dwarf Shrimp plant has larger and darker red flower stalks than the species Justicia brandegeana. Justicia Jambalaya blooms nearly year-round. The flowers are a bit top heavy and the plants can be damaged by overhead water. Justicia brandegeana Jambalaya grows and blooms well in the full sun. The foliage of Justicia Jambalaya looks better with some shade during the heat of the day. The Dwarf Shrimp Plant will bloom in fairly dense shade as well. Justicia Jambalaya will survive Winter temperatures through the mid 20°s F, foliage is damaged in the high 20°s to low 30°s F. Add Justicia Jambalaya to your Butterfly Garden to attract the Cloudless Sulfur.
Red flowers and red bracts of Justicia Jambalaya - Dwarf Shrimp Plant. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
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Justicia Jambalaya
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