Shrimp plant for Jeff (JayFar) by danapommet
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Description
Happy Anniversary to Jeff and Julie
Wikipedia says Justicia Brandegeeana (Mexican shrimp plant or shrimp plant) is native to Mexico and also naturalized in Florida. It grows to 3.3 feet (1 meter) tall with spindly limbs. The flowers are white, extending from salmon color bracts which look a bit like a shrimp, hence the shrub's name. White flowers emerge from the bracts; usually they are long and thin. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Pollination is usually by hummingbirds. The shrimp plant thrives in the shade in tropical areas. This shrub is expected to last for 10 to 20 years and is also available in golden yellow. Photo taken along our center walkway yesterday. It will zoom.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (33)
Faemike55
Very beautiful flower and great anniversary gift for Jeff and Julie
rangeriderrichard
Beautiful shot!
Richardphotos
amazing plant and capture. there are many in the Philippines
bebopdlx
What a strange looking plant.
eekdog
great info and really good capture, dana. watch them gators.
photosynthesis
Nice shot, Dana - I can see the resemblance to shrimp & you got some very nice bokeh in the background too...
mtdana
Beautiful capture and an unique looking blossom - great information!!!
jmb007
jolie
durleybeachbum
A most beautiful photo! I have tried these as house plants but I am no good as an indoor gardener.
Hendesse
Fantastic colors, details and DOF. Excellent shot, a wonderful dedication!
Katraz
A nice shot Dana, a friend has one of these that has survived outside in the UK ,it's tucked in a very sheltered spot that gets lots of sun.
sharky_
Yes....It does look like a shrimp. Interesting plant. Aloha
Jean_C
Superb color variation on leaf and very elegant flowers, excellent capture, Dana!
jendellas
Never seen one of these before, so pretty, lovely capture. xxxx
jayfar
Thank you very much Dana. I was amazed and very surprised that you would have known or even bothered - its 52 years today !! Your sentiments are very much appreciated and I am afraid that I do not write these things down so wouldn't have a clue for yours or any one else's anniversaries.
Cyve
It's a very marvelous flowers my friend... It's an awesome picture !!!
soffy
What a beautiful flower and capture,Dana,thanks for the info:)**
Leije
Bracts and flowers are splendid, I like the soft colors, wonderful capture, Dana !
jif3d
Unusual looking flower, never seen a shrimp one before...are they good on the BBQ ? LOL Kidding aside, neat bokeh and dedication for Jeff...not me, the other Jeff ! ~Cheers~
VDH
Nice flowers, great capture!!
giulband
A very beautiful and perfect picture !!!!!!
flavia49
fabulous image
irisinthespring
Beautiful dedication!
MrsRatbag
My grandfather had a huge bush of these when I was a kid in Southern California; we always called them honeysuckle, and would pull out the stamens and suck the sweet nectar. Probably not the most responsible behaviour, but we didn't know any better back then. I never knew what they were really called. Great capture, Dana!
caty77
Beautiful start of flowers! This is a sweet dedication! Have a good day!
e-brink
Nicely shot in lovely shaded light with a strong background to emphasize the delicate shapes.
ia-du-lin
beautiful plant and dedi
blondeblurr
I am familiar with these plants, (you couldn't really call them flowers ?) - but evergreen shrubs, as you had mentioned, which also look nice as pot-plants ;)) but what a wonderful plant for, this also 'Evergreen couple - Julie & Jeff' - Congratulations to both ! and well done Dana ! BB
blondeblurr
I am sure you meant jayfar and not jarfar - LOL !!!
danapommet
Thank you Brigitte!
dochtersions
What an amazing beautiful photo and flowers, Dana. I does looks (for me although) like a Bougainvillea, but these flowers are more intriguing, and such very special. It's lovely also that you knew about Jeff and Julie, what a wonderful gift for our friends.
dochtersions
Oh, I guess I've seen this plant here as a house plant, but only in a warm and bright place, a winter garden-'house'. :)
moochagoo
Really lovely flowers (we dont have those here)