The accepted answer really bothered me, as it was wrong. After encouraging the OP to self answer after correct ID was accomplished, and it didn't happen, the only thing left to do was...
As you've already found, this is actually Megaskepasma Erythrochlamys, or Brazilian Red Cloak, not a shrimp plant, Justicia brandegeana. This plant is native to Venezuela.
Here's, a comparison pic:
@ton.yeung If it has to do with the surrounding landscape, such as, "What birdseed can I use to attract [bird name] in [place name], that won't [problem such as sprout or kill grass]?', I think it will be on-topic.
@ton.yeung Good question, but the problem doesn't seem to relate to gardening. Unless the squirrels are affecting the landscape. You didn't mention that.
@ton.yeung See how this question mentions the need for a type of seed, and then goes on to describe the garden-related problem, in this case, eating berries.