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(Justicia carnea)
Brazilian Plume (Justicia carnea)
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Peter de Lange
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Photo by: Peter de Lange | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Peter de Lange | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-02-24T15:23:59-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Tamarac, Florida
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 13" - 290" | 61" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 66°F - 95°F | 91°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 15°F - 72°F | 58°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow very well at your location without additional irrigation.
Summary
Justicia carnea, commonly known as Brazilian Plume, is an evergreen shrub native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, thriving in humid, forested areas with rich, well-drained soils. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters). Brazilian Plume has a bushy habit with dark green, elliptical leaves and is known for its showy, plume-like inflorescences of tubular flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and orange that bloom from spring to fall.
Brazilian Plume is valued for its long flowering season and vibrant colors, making it a popular choice for tropical and subtropical gardens. It is often used in borders, as a feature plant, and in container gardening. This plant prefers partial shade to full sun, consistent moisture, and well-draining, fertile soil. It is relatively easy to maintain but should be protected from frost. While it is not typically invasive, it can spread in ideal conditions, so gardeners should monitor its growth.CC BY-SA 4.0
Brazilian Plume is valued for its long flowering season and vibrant colors, making it a popular choice for tropical and subtropical gardens. It is often used in borders, as a feature plant, and in container gardening. This plant prefers partial shade to full sun, consistent moisture, and well-draining, fertile soil. It is relatively easy to maintain but should be protected from frost. While it is not typically invasive, it can spread in ideal conditions, so gardeners should monitor its growth.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Red, White, Orange
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, thriving in humid, forested areas
Other Names
Common Names: Brazilian Plume Flower, Flamingo-Flower, Jacobinia, Plumeflower, King’s-Crown, Brasilianische Justizie, Vara De La Justicia, Praktjakobinia
Scientific Names: Justicia carnea, Jacobinia carnea, Porphyrocoma pohliana, Jacobinia magnifica, Justicia longiflora, Jacobinia pohliana, Cyrtanthera pohliana, Jacobinia obtusior, Cyrtanthera carnea
GBIF Accepted Name: Justicia carnea Lindl.