Justicia

This tropical evergreen perennial or small shrub is a shade lover and a perfect choice for bringing dazzling color to the darker areas of your garden. The large coarse leaves are about 8 inches long by 2 inches wide. Thev’re a rich green and depending on the variety they are oblong and pointed on the end. The smaller varieties grow in mounds about 2 feet high while others are more shrublike and grow up to 7 ft in height and 6 ft wide. In summer the plant covers itself.