Mexican Honeysuckle Justicia spicigera Acanthaceae
	Form: Shrub Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 3-4ft, spread 4-6ft Leaves: Simple, opposite, velvety, oval, slender, 3in long Flowers: Bright orange, tubular, on branch ends, to 1.5in long; (early spring) Fruit: Insignificant Stems/Trunks: Soft, tender look; not ornamental Range/Origin: Mexico and South America Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 12-24 Comments: Low litter, No thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full to part sun Water: Low to regular Soil: Amended, sandy, well drained Propagation: Cuttings or suckers Maintenance: Low; prune to encourage blooming
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