Fairchild Botanic Garden
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Taxon
Justicia
brandegeeana
Common name:
Mexican shrimp plant (English)
Family:
Acanthaceae (Acanthus)
Distribution:
Mexico
Life form:
Shrub/sub-shrub
Description:
Mexican shrimp plant is a small shrub that reaches 3ft tall and responds well to regular pruning to create a more compact form. It is almost always in bloom and inflorescences have showy pink to salmon-colored bracts. It likes full to partial sun and appreciates extra water in dry periods.
Locations
1:
Plot 138b
(138B)
• Accession: 2011-0260
2:
Plot 19b
(19B)
• Accession: 2011-0260*A
Area
Individual