Looseflower Water Willow
Justicia lanceolata
Family: Acanthaceae
Looseflower Water Willow grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers wet soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Looseflower Water Willow
Looseflower Water Willow growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Wet soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Looseflower Water Willow as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days.
Plant Overview
Looseflower Water Willow (Justicia lanceolata) is listed in the Acanthaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3689
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Looseflower Water Willow is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Wet soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-150 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.