Return to This Plant's Category:  Cuphea to Dyschoriste Duvernoia aconitiflora "Lemon Pistol Bush"
	Code: 69148 Price: $7.50
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Family: Acanthaceae This species from South Africa is related to Justicias. It's a tall, much-branched, wind tolerant shrub growing to 9 feet in height. Two-lipped white to cream flowers, tinged with mauve, are borne at the end of stems in 3 to 7 opposite pairs. Blooms late summer through fall. The ripe club-shaped seed pods burst open with a loud, explosive crack, hence its common name. It has bright green narrow pendulous leaves. Plant in a frost-free position in part shade to full sun. It requires rich soil and plenty of summer water. Zones 9 - 11.

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