Plant of the month
Each month we showcase a plant from the gardens.
Justicia carnea
Brazilian plume flower
This is sometimes seen as a houseplant, but not often as a magnificent showy specimen shrub as here in the Pavilion’s West Ridge and Furrow section. This is in full sun, though J. carnea is tolerant of very shady situations. Its plumes of pink tubular flowers contrast well with the evergreen, dark leaves which are deeply veined and purple on the underside.