Justicia carnea (syn. Jacobinia) (Brazilian Plume Flower)
Justicia carnea (syn. Jacobinia) (Brazilian Plume Flower)
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Justicia carnea, commonly known as Jacobinia or Brazilian Plume Flower, is an upright evergreen shrub valued for its striking, long-lasting floral displays. It produces tall, upright stems topped with dense plumes of tubular flowers in shades of rose-purple, red, pink, white, or orange depending on the selection.
This fast-growing shrub flowers repeatedly from early summer through autumn, often producing several strong blooming cycles each year. Its large, deep green leaves and architectural growth habit make it ideal for feature planting, mixed borders, hedging, and container use in warm climates.

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Mature height
0.9 to 2.1m
Mature width
0.9 to 2.1m
Spacing
0.8 to 1.5m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Plumes of rose-purple, pink, red, white, or orange tubular flowers with lush dark green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Early summer to autumn with multiple flowering cycles
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Medium, prune lightly after flowering cycles to encourage new blooms
Root System
Moderately vigorous fibrous root system suited to warm-climate gardens