Firecracker Plant - Russelia equisetiformis |
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Scrophulariaceae Russelia Equisetiformis None |
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| Grows In | Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F through Zone 11 · Above 40° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
| Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect, Disease, Heat, Salt Tolerant |
| Flower Color | Red, Coral |
| Blooms | Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms, Early Summer Blooms |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Average Height | 2' to 3', 3' to 4' |
| Average Width | 3' to 4', 4' to 6' |
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More about Firecracker Plant...Noteworthy Characteristics
A native of Mexico, also know as Coral Fountain, the Firecracker Plant, Russelia equisetiformis, produces arching, thin wiry-like foliage that beomes covered in scarlet to coral tubular flowers, resembling a firecracker, from spring through fall. Much like a fountain this plant is great for producing movement in the garden or in containers.
Uses
Where hardy outdoors, Frecracker Plant is useful as a colorful accent or specimen shrub or in groupings in beds or borders, as a hedge, for spilling over walls, and makes a great container plant or hanging basket. Where not winter hardy, it can be used outdoors as an annual in beds or as a container plant that can be overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse when low temperatures drop below 45 degrees.
USDA Zones : 9a-11
Plant Type: Tropical Flowering Perennial
Height: 3-5'
Width: 3-5'
Sun / Light Needs: Sun or Part Shade
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Needs: Medium
Fertilizer Needs: Feed as needed with a water-soluble or granular fertilizer
Maintenance: Low
Flower Color: Scarlet to Coral
Bloom Season: Srping through Fall
Fragrance: None
Attracts: Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Resistances: Heat, Humidity
Salt Tolerance: Excellent resistance to soil and windborn salts
Houseplant Usage: Can be overwintered indoors as a houseplant in a warm sunny room
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