Yellow Shrimp Live Tropical Plant Golden Unusual Flowers Attract Butterflies Hummingbirds Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emeralds TM

Product Information: Common Name: Golden or Yellow Shrimp Plant Botanical Name: Pachystachys lutea Mature Size: 2 feet Flower Color: Yellow Bloom Form: Shrimp shaped Fragrance: None Recommended USDA Zone: 9, 10, 11\ Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining Soil PH: Neutral to slightly acidic Watering: Moderate Special Features: Colorful, showy, unusual bloom attracts butterflies Suggested Uses: Shade garden, bedding, mixed perennials, mass plant, accent potted House Plant Adaptive: Yes, may require supplemental light Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival Extended Long Term Warranty: None Country of origin: USA Pachystachys lutea or Yellow Shrimp Plants tropical flowering perennials with uniquely shaped, bright golden yellow colored blooms that resemble a large shrimp.Shrimp plants are very interesting and unique, and always a treat, even if you've seen them before.They are easy to grow, and quick to establish. The natural growth habit of nearly all the cultivars is tall and open. They generally benefit greatly from regular light pruning and pinching, and frequent feeding.  Shrimps work great in lightly shaded mixed perennial beds, borders or any other spot where you want a mass of continuous color or a bright pop of color. The bloom cycle is long, beginning in the early spring and lasting until early winter in warm climates. The bloom heads take several weeks to mature and remain at their peak for a week or more. They lend great interest, texture and color. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and are a nectar source, but caterpillars do not typically feed on them to excess. Shrimp plants can be grown as potted plants indefinitely, and can be acclimated to grow indoors, but sometimes require supplemental light to produce blooms.