Justicia carnea
Family: Acanthaceae
Common names: BRAZILIAN PLUME FLOWER, FLAMINGO FLOWER
Native to: Northern South America
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 6.3 feet
Max width: 5.25 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen, naturalizes
Exposure: part shade
Propagates by: cutting, seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
