The Flamingo plant

Justicia carnea commonly called Jacobinea or Flamingo Plant originated in Brazil and there are approximarely 300 species in the Justicia genus.

This beautiful tropical perennial was named for James Justice, a Scottish horticulturist in the 17th Century.

Justicia carnea is a shrubby upright plant with soft green leaves. Unless properly pruned it can become scraggly. Pruning will also