Ixora 'Nora Grant'
(Flame of the Woods, Scarlet Jungle Flame)
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Rubiaceae
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Red, mid-Spring
Foliage: Evergreen, rubbery-textured
Soil: Well-drained, moist, highly acidic, organic-rich, nematode-free
Water: Moderate
Uses: Butterfly garden, bird garden, landscape, container
Propagation: Woody stem cuttings
Comments: Ixora 'Nora Grant' or Flame of the Woods or Scarlet Jungle Flame is a hybrid tropical shrub with an upright growth habit. It is a warmth-loving plant and is popularly seen in many south Floridian landscape. In mid-Spring, Ixora 'Nora Grant' produces terminal red blossoms atop evergreen rubbery-textured foliage. This is later followed by seeds, much enjoyed by birds. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich flowers. Flame of the Woods is easily propagated from woody stem cuttings. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, highly acidic, organic-rich soil in a sunny environment. Make sure the soil is nematode-free. Scarlet Jungle Flame makes an excellent specimen plant for the landscape. It can also be container cultivated in colder areas and brought indoor for the Winter. Ixora 'Nora Grant' adds a lovely color to the Summer landscape
USDA Zones: 9-11
JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardenng descriptions of Ixora 'Nora Grant' (Flame of the Woods, Scarlet Jungle Flame) growing in Jenny's Garden
