Name: Flamingo Plant (Jacobinia)

Botanical Name: Justicia carnea

Zone: 8-11

Soil: Average.

Exposure: Full Sun, light shade

Bloom Time and Color: Bright Pink - Mid Spring Through Late Fall

Description: Flamingo plant is a bushy tropical that develops large clusters of bright pink tubular flowers. This plant is well suited for container gardening or outside planting. Can also do well as a houseplant in a sunny location. Although this plant has a tropical-like feel, it has been known to return after winter in zones as low as 7.

Care: Can benefit from removal of dead flower heads or occasional pinching to stimulate branching.