Family: Acanthaceae
(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) Genus: Pachystachys (pak-uh-STAK-iss) Species: lutea (LOO-tee-uh) Synonym:Justicia lutea Synonym:Pachystachys albiflora
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage EvergreenSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger N/ABloom Color Bright YellowWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsSeed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |