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Shrimp Plant
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Botanical Name
Justicia brandegeana
Plant Type
Perennials
Plant Height Min
3ft
Plant Height Max
4ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Multi
Plant Spread Min
3ft
Plant Spread Max
4ft
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Does best in morning sun, afternoon shade; great hummingbird plant; best when massed; flowers resemble shrimp; do not plant near preserves; cut back to 6" in winter to encourage bushiness