Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah) (Info) Cultivar: Zebra Additional cultivar information: (PP19775) Hybridized by Portilla; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2008
Category: Perennials
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) 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)
Sun Exposure: Light Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Evergreen Variegated
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Patented
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings By simple layering
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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