Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Justicia

Species:

Justicia brandegeeana

USDA Symbol:

JUBR6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, red, salmon

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers humid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions. More commonly propagated from cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI