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Justicia spicigera

Mexican Honeysuckle

Plant photo of: Justicia spicigera
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen shrub grows quickly to 6' x 6'. Leaves are fuzzy and velvety. Flowers borne in clusters of bright orange to reddish orange and nearly year round in warmer areas, during warm months in colder. Needs well drained soil. Pruning will induce bushiness. Attracts hummingbirds. Accepts full sun but prefers light shade. Works well under the canopy of trees. Native to Mexico into South America.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.