Mexican Plume

Scientific Name: Justicia fulvicoma Schltdl. & Cham.
Synonym: Beloperone comosa, Beloperone fulvicoma
Family: Acanthaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Some foliage damage below 26° F (-3° C), root hardy to 15° F (-10° C)

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras

Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial, 1 to 2 feet tall (30 to 60 cm.), 2 to 4 feet in spread (0.6 to 1.2 m.), wooly elliptic leaves Attracts butterflies.

Flowers: Light orange flowers, year around

Watering Needs: Moderate water to abundant water, drought tolerant

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in summer, layering.

Culture:
The Justicia fulvicoma is a low-growing compact shrub. It stays more compact and get more flowers in filtered sun. It does not like reflected heat and often looks stressed in full sun.