The shrimp plant grows typically 3 to 4 feet high and wide. It has deep green leaves and clusters of vibrant, shrimp-shaped flowers that grow up to 2 inches long.

Want to see a flurry of hummingbirds in your yard this year? Adding the right plants, such as the shrimp plant (Justicia brandegeana), a favorite of hummers, is key. A proven method to attract ...

Varieties with white or dark-pink inflorescences are sometimes available. This relative of the red shrimp plant, another garden staple, does best on sheltered sites that are organically enriched ...