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Acanthaceae
Brazilian Plume
Justicia carnea
Tropical elegance.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Justicia
- Native to
- Brazil
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- evergreen shrub
- Height
- 4-6 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full shade
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Brazilian plume is one of the best flowering shrubs for deep shade, blooming where few others will.
- The large feathery flower heads can reach 8 inches long and attract both butterflies and hummingbirds.
- It was named in honor of Scottish horticulturist James Justice, who grew exotic plants in 18th-century Edinburgh.
- The plant can be cut back to the ground after frost and will regrow vigorously from the roots.
- In tropical regions, it blooms almost continuously throughout the year.
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