Firecracker Plant -

(Russelia equisetiformis)

Shrubs

Other Common Names: Coral Plant, Coralblow , Fountain Plant, Firecracker Bush
Family: Scrophulariaceae Genus: Russelia Species: equisetiformis

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Plant Type: Perennial, Shrub, Tropical

Temp / Zone: Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: Coral, Red

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Height: 2' to 3', 3' to 4'

Average Width: 3' to 4', 4' to 6'

Season of Color: Early Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Salt Tolerant

Landscape Uses: Annual Flower Bed, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Hanging Baskets, Hedges, Landscape Beds, Median Strips, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Shrub Border

Theme Gardens: Perennial

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8

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(Russelia equisetiformis)

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