Shrimp Plant

COMMON NAME:  Shrimp Plant

BOTANICAL NAME:  Justicia brandegeana

NOTES:  Terra cotta to lemon yellow bracts with small white flowers that arch to the side. Full sun. Close kin is lollipop plant (Pachystachys lutea), which has bright yellow bracts which are vertical. Needs partial shade. Both are used as annuals here.

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