Starter plant from Justicia brandegeana Lutea Yellow Shrimp Plant, commonly known as the shrimp plant or lollipop plant, it is a popular ornamental plant in North America. In the wild, it grows as a shrub in semi-arid climates. Shrimp Plant is evergreen in mild climates, and blooms almost continuously. The leaves are oval, light green. The young stems and the undersides of the leaves are soft and downy. A weak, sprawling plant, it needs regular pruning.It can also be grown in colder areas in wide pots, as long as it is brought indoors during winter. Zones 9-11. Plants will ship end of March.