Justicia spicigera - Mexican Honeysuckle

Justicia spicigera This mostly evergreen shrub has large, velvety green leaves and produces clusters of orange tubular flowers throughout the year. While Mexican Honeysuckle will take full sun, when planted in filtered sun, under desert trees like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde or desert willow they tend to bloom longer. They appreciate supplemental water during the hottest summer months. Easy to grow, adaptable to full or part sun, tolerant of heat. The long blooming season provides a rich food source for hummingbirds. Exposure Part to full sun Grows To 3 feet high x 3-6 feet wide Hardiness Zone 9-11 Got questions? Learn how to plant with help from our blog!