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Mexican Honeysuckle
Justicia spicigera

Doesn't like caliche soil and is salt sensitive. Needs well drained soil. Supplement once a year with a complete fertilizer to improve overall appearance. Susceptible to white flies and root rot.

  • Plant type: Shrub
  • Maintenance level: Medium
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 1–5 Feet
  • Width range: 2–6 Feet
  • Canopy value: 13 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Orange
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Child/Pet Friendly, Pool Friendly, Pollinator Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained
  • Native location: Mexico
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, H1, H2
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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