Justicia spicigera (Mexican honeysuckle, firecracker bush, moyotle, moyotli, mohintli, muicle, trompetilla, yaxan, [2] or ych-kaan in Mayan) is an evergreen shrub with tubular orange …

Jun 7, 2023 · J. spicigera grows well in sunny pockets of the garden, bringing bursts of bright color to spaces with its flowers, whether in the ground or in a container. It’s an ideal shrub to …

Dec 30, 2023 · Mexican honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera) is primarily used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscapes. Known for its vibrant orange tubular flowers and …

Despite its common name Mexican honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera) is not a vine. This drought and deer resistant perennial native to Mexico is a small shrub growing to around 2-3′ tall and …

Mar 24, 2021 · Flower gardens filled with fluorescent orange and red-flowering plants are a welcome sight to hummingbirds and butterflies alike. One such vibrant plant, Mexican …

Mexican honeysuckles, botanically called Justicia Spicigera (jus-TEE-see-ah, spik-EE-ger-uh), belongs to the acanthus family (Acanthaceae) and are indigenous to the United States – …

Mexican Honeysuckle is a small shrub that isn’t fussy, blooms most of the year, and is attractive to hummingbirds. With yellow-green leaves and bright orange flowers, Mexican honeysuckle …

Feb 12, 2025 · Native to regions extending from Mexico to northwestern Colombia, including the Bahamas and Hispaniola, this plant is valued both for its ornamental qualities and its …

Oct 9, 2023 · Mexican Honeysuckle, scientifically known as Justicia spicigera, is a stunning flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. This vibrant perennial is a member of …

Spikes of orange flowers are produced in summer. The flowers are attractive to large butterflies. Shrub to about six feet tall. Light: full sun to part shade. Water: moderately drought tolerant. …