Justicia brandegeeana Mexican Shrimp Starter Plant - Red Maroon Blooms, 5-7 Inches Tall - Tropical Beauty for Gardens & Containers

Common Name: Mexican Shrimp Plant, Shrimp Plant, False Hop

Scientific Name: Justicia brandegeeana

Justicia brandegeeana, commonly known as the Mexican Shrimp Plant, Shrimp Plant, or False Hop, is a tropical evergreen shrub in the genus Justicia of the acanthus family Acanthaceae. Native to Mexico and naturalized in Florida, this well-rooted starter plant (5-7 inches tall) is known for its red-maroon, shrimp-like bracts and vibrant green foliage. Thriving in partial to full sun and well-drained soil, it blooms year-round in warm climates, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Perfect for garden beds, containers, or tropical landscaping, this easy-to-grow plant adds unique beauty to any space.

• Starter Plant: Well-rooted Justicia brandegeeana (Mexican Shrimp Plant), 5-7 inches tall.
• Native to Mexico: An evergreen shrub from the acanthus family, also naturalized in Florida.
• Unique Tropical Beauty: Red-maroon shrimp-like bracts with lush green foliage.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with year-round blooms.
• Versatile Planting: Ideal for gardens, containers, or tropical landscaping.
• Low-Maintenance: Thrives in partial to full sun with minimal care.
• Color: Red Maroon (bracts), Green (foliage)
• Features: Evergreen, Pollinator-Friendly, Unique Tropical Bracts
• Climate: Tropical, Sub-tropical
• Common Name: Mexican Shrimp Plant, Shrimp Plant, False Hop
• Scientific Name: Justicia brandegeeana
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
• Growth Habit: Bushy
• Soil Type: Loam, Well-Drained
• Season of Interest: Year-Round (in warm climates)
• Plant Form: Starter Plant
• Soil pH: Neutral to Slightly Acidic
• Type: Flowering Shrub, Perennial
• Growth Stage: Starter Size
• Watering: Medium
• Genus: Justicia
• Number in Pack: 1 starter plant
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun

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Type: Starter Plant

justicia brandegeeana mexican shrimp starter plant - red maroon blooms 5-7 inches tall - tropical beauty for gardens & containers
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden