Mexican Honeysuckle

Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera)
Mexican Honeysuckle is a perennial shrub known for its vibrant orange tubular flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and is suitable for USDA Zones 9-11. It blooms from spring to fall, adding bright color to gardens.

• Plant: Prefers full sun to partial shade; plant in well-drained soil. 

• Harvest/Prune: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

• Interest: Attracts pollinators and provides a burst of color throughout the growing season.