King's Crown, Hummingbird Bush
Scientific Name: Dicliptera suberecta (André) Bremek.
Synonym: Jacobinia suberecta, Justicia suberecta
Family: Acanthaceae
USDA: 8b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F ( -10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Uruguay
Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial subshrub, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 3 feet wide (90 cm), densely branching; felt covered grayish green leaves, up to 2.4 inches long (6 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water when established, prefers moist soils, need good drainage
Propagation: Cuttings
Blooming Habits:
The orange flowers, 1.6 inches long (4 cm), from summer to fall are hummingbird favorites.
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