Justicia 'Inca Queen'

Justiciasericea

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah)
Species
sericea (ser-ee-KEE-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Encinitas, California

Placentia, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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L
Placentia, CA | June 2016 | positive

Have maintained a plant in a semi large pot for a number of years. Growth tends to be somewhat leggy and stems want to sprawl. Haven't to...Read More

S
Vista, CA (Zone 10a) | July 2012 | positive

This evergreen Peruvian shrub attracts hummers with its 2” long tubular dark red flowers, which appear from spring to fall (or longer)....Read More

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