Desert Justicia Justicia candicans Also known as Red Justicia, Red Jacobinia and Arizona Waterwillow is a small shrub with upright spreading stems and medium-sized green oval leaves. Both stems and leaves are covered with felty hairs. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: NativeOrigin: Arizona into Northern MexicoFamily: AcanthaceaeSize: 3′ tall and wideSun: Full to part sunWatering: Low to moderateGrowth Rate: ModerateSoil: TolerantTemperature: Hardy to 20 FPruning: If the growth form tends toward legginess, pruning floppy stems – this will encourage them to branch out.Disease and Pests:Uses: Butterfly larval food plant for the tiny checkerspot (Dymasia dymas), Texas crescent (Anthanassa texana), and the pearl crescent (Phyciodes tharos). Attracts hummingbirds.Notes: Plants can have yellow flowers (rare) Resources Spadefoot Nursery The Arizona Native Plant Society Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Smart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
