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Shrimp Plant

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A terrific tropical element to use in pots on patios or planted in entryways to enjoy the pendant terminal spikes of showy, unusual flowers. Evergreen.

Photo credit: Carolyn Christine


  • Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    3—5 feet

  • Spread
    2—4 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Justicia brandegeana
Plant Type Shrubs, Conifers
Plant Subtype EVERGREEN EARLY FLOWERING SHRUB
Foliage Color Green
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 9 - 11
Height 3—5 feet
Spread 2—4 feet
Special Uses Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers, Tolerates Poor Soils
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Houseplant
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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