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Justicia capensis

Traditionally used to attract business.

Plant Type:

General Size: small

Flowering Time: summer

Flowering Colour: mauve

Specifications: attracts butterflies | evergreen | fast growing | semi shade | sun | townhouse gardens

Description

An evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m high and 1m wide. It is very fast growing. Plant it in the sun or semi-shade. It produces marvelous mauve flowers in Summer and they attracts butterflies. It is traditionally used to attract business, or as a wash to improve one’s chances of gaining employment and as a love charm. Named for James Justice ( 1698-1763) a horticulturist and writer. He introduced many new plants to Scotland and spent vast sums importing roots, seeds and trees. His passion was collecting tulips. His buying of plants brought him financial ruin and he had to sell his house and his garden. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society.