Accession #: 198500161
Accession Date: 1985-12-31
Common name: Plume Plant, Flamingo Plant, Kings-Crown
Family: Acanthaceae
Synonym(s):
Country of Origin: Brazil
Description: [Syn Jacobinia carnea, Jacobinia pohliana]
This handsome, evergreen shrub bears dense, erect spikes of white, pink or rose purple flowers in summer to fall (autumn). It grows to a height of 5 ft (1.5 m) with a spread of 30 in (75 cm), and has pointed, veined, deep green leaves.
Uses:
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USDA Zone: 8a-11
Source: Unknown
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Culture:
It is frost tender; potted specimens need to be watered freely in full growth, less so at other times. Prune back hard in early spring to encourage branching. Caterpillars and snails can be a problem.