Plants of the UNF Campus
Justicia brandegeeana - Shrimp plant
Family Acanthaceae
Description:
Over 400 species of Justicia can be found around the world,
mostly in warm climates. This shrimp plant is a scrambling herb from Mexico. As with
bougainvillea, colorful, long-lasting bracts (yellow, pink or reddish) enclose
short-lived flowers. These colorful bracts provide a long season of color in
the garden and may help attract pollinators. The flowers are visited by
hummingbirds.
Location:
See plants under the oaks at the entrance to parking garage 44.
Size:
Herbaceous plant to about one to two feet tall.
Care Instructions:
Light: part shade
Water: drought tolerant when established, may benefit from irrigation during droughts
Soil: very adaptable, no special requirements
This is an easy plant for northeast Florida. Grow in part shade in a well-drained soil. Shrimp plant is evergreen into the mid-20’s F.
Justicia brandegeeana
Shrimp plant
Acanthaceae
Over 400 species of Justicia can be found around the world,
mostly in warm climates. This shrimp plant is a scrambling herb from Mexico. As with
bougainvillea, colorful, long-lasting bracts (yellow, pink or reddish) enclose
short-lived flowers. These colorful bracts provide a long season of color in
the garden and may help attract pollinators. The flowers are visited by
hummingbirds.
See plants under the oaks at the entrance to parking garage 44.
Herbaceous plant to about one to two feet tall.
part shade
drought tolerant when established, may benefit from irrigation during droughts
very adaptable, no special requirements
This is an easy plant for northeast Florida. Grow in part shade in a well-drained soil. Shrimp plant is evergreen into the mid-20’s F.
