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Golden Shrimp Plant

Pachystachys Lutea

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Overview

The Golden Shrimp Plant, Pachystachys lutea, is a vibrant tropical perennial showcasing showy yellow bracts with white flowers. It thrives in partial shade, reaching 3-4 ft in height and 2-3 ft in width. This hummingbird attractor prefers moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant, it offers striking texture and color to any landscape design. Hardiness zones: 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — preferring partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.<br><br>For optimal growth; shrub with yellow

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Acanthaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — this striking plant typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4 feet with a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — Its upright growth habit and lance-shaped; preferring partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — this striking plant typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4 feet with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; its, image 74
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — Although it is not cold-hardy and will require protection or indoor overwintering in colder regions, image 63
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — yellow flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Pachystachys lutea, image 64
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — is a vibrant tropical perennial showcasing showy yellow bracts with white flowers; ideal for borders or as a
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — each measuring 3 to 6 inches in length; is a vibrant tropical perennial showcasing showy yellow bracts with white
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