Looseflower Water Willow


Scientific Name: Justicia ovata (Walter) Lindau
Family: Acanthaceae
Looseflower Water Willow(Justicia ovata)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 7-10

Sun Exposure: Part sun

Origin: Southeastern USA from Texas to Virginia, northeastern Mexico

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 1.5 feet tall (45 cm.), dark green leaves, up to 4 inches long (10 cm.), up to 1 inches long (2.5 cm.)

Flowers: White or purple flowers

Watering Needs: Continuously moist soil to aquatic plant

Endangered in a large part of its range. The "Justicia ovata" used in landscaping is really Justicia candicans.


 

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