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Justicia ovata

Red Justicia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Upright spreading stems, medium green oval leaves. Both stems and leaves covered with hairs. Bright red to orange tubular flowers to 1" near stem tips for long season. Moderate grower to 5' by 3'. S. Az and Mexico native. Filtered sun to part shade. Water weekly during heat. Can frost damage but will regrow quickly.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.