Gregg's Tube Tongue
Justicia pilosella
Also known as: Turner's Water-Willow
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Justicia
- Species:
- Justicia pilosella
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: New Mexico, Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Dymasia Satyr (Dymasia dymas), Elada Texola (Texola elada), Painted Crescent (Phyciodes pictus), Rosita patch (Chlosyne rosita), Texan crescent (Anthanassa texana), Vesta crescent (Phyciodes vesta)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions