water willow
Justicia tweediana
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
Notes
Water willow (Justicia tweediana) is a shrub for borders and mass plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It stays evergreen and reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and wide. Purple flowers open in mid to late summer, and the plant tolerates drought once settled.
Pairs well with Purple sage, Statice, and Capers.
Native range
Argentina, Bolivia, and Uruguay.