Due to low temperatures the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit is CLOSED and will reopen Sat., Jan. 25. More Info

Common Name(s)

Squirrel’s Tail

Botanical Name

Justicia betonica

Family

Acanthaceae

Origin

Africa and Tropical Asia

Description

Evergreen sub-shrub to 5 ft.

Flowering Season

Early Spring to early Summer

Exposure

Partial shade to full shade

Moisture

Average

Nectar Value

1/5 Almost no nectar, accent plant

FM Stock #

67

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