General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 8 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Yellow Jacobinia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Justicia aurea
  • Synonym: Justicia aurea f. erythrantha

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Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-20
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2022-04-04
Labeled as cultivar 'Gold Plume', but that is a common name
Location: Terrell conservatory
Location: Southeast Florida
Date: May 2012
Beautiful shrub in full bloom.
Location: Houston area
Date: 2014-06-11
Location: Houston area
Date: 2012-11-06
Location: Houston area
Date: 2012-11-06
Location: Central Florida
Date: September 2012

Date: 2011-01-08

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