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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus¹) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Synonyms: [Justicia umbrosa] |
| Height: 6-10 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Justicia aurea (Yellow Jacobinia) - This is a large evergreen shrub to 8-12 feet tall by nearly as wide with large, to 12-15 inches long, green lanceolate leaves. The 2 inch long tubular yellow flowers form on 1 foot tall spikes that radiate from the ends of the branches much of the year - particularly abundant from late summer to early winter. Pinch older flowers to encourage continual flowering. Plant in light shade to full sun (along coast) and give regular irrigation. Is an evergreen shrub in frost-free gardens. It is hardy to about 30 degrees F. Prune back to one third of its height in early spring to keep plant tidy.
The information displayed on this page about Justicia aurea is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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