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Justicia carnea Jacobinia, Flamingo Plant, Brazilian-plume

Edward F. Gilman


Release Date: 2/11/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp308-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a detailed overview of Jacobinia (Justicia carnea), an evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, tubular flowers and large, dark green leaves. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, growth habits, and ideal growing conditions, emphasizing its suitability for USDA hardiness zones 8B through 11. The text also covers planting and pruning guidelines, propagation methods, and pest resistance. Additionally, it highlights the plant’s ornamental value and potential uses in landscaping, such as in borders, mass plantings, and containers. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-308, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Justicia carnea Jacobinia, Flamingo Plant, Brazilian-plume. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp308-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Publication #FPS-308