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Jacobinia


Jacobinia, Shrimp Plant, Justicia, Brazilian Plume




Origin:  Tropical areas of the Americas.
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Jacobinia
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
8a - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c - H5
Temperature (°C)
-12 - 5
Temperature (°F)
10 - 40
Height
0.3 - 2.6 m
Spread
0.3 - 2.6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
General Description
Jacobinia is a genus of about 420 species of flowering plants.
Cultivation
Jacobinia have a “no fuss” nature, taking both sun and shade, and are not fussy about conditions. Will also attract butterflies.
Shape
Bushy, multi-stemmed and upright.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Nematodes and spider mites. Caterpillars can be a problem.
Leaf Description
The leaves can grow to 15 cm long. The stems appear from the centre of the plant and rise straight up.
Flower Description
Common name "shrimp plant" comes from the inflorescences, which resemble a shrimp in some species.
Colour Description
Foliage is dark green. Flowers come in a variety of bright colours, including, white, red, orange, yellow, pink and purple.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Softwood cuttings.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Not recommended for human or animal consumption.
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