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Hummingbirds and butterfly attractant Russelia equisetiformis puts out
abundant bright red blooms continuously |
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Russelia equisetiformis
(Firecracker Plant, Fountain
Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Coral Fountain) |
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Mexico
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 4'-8'
Spread: 2'
Blooms: Narrow, red, tubular, profuse year-round blooms
Foliage: Beautiful
weeping mounds, arched like a fountain, evergreen, needle-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: Plentiful
Fertilizer: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, division, layering, herbaceous stem cuttings
in spring
Uses: Specimen, foundation, accent container, hanging basket,
cascading down a wall, mass planting
Comments: Russelia equisetiformis or Firecracker Plant or Fountain
Plant or Coral Plant or Coralblow or Coral Fountain is a carefree tender tropical
perennial shrub that self-sows freely and attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies. This plant is an aggressive spreader. Trim to
maintain shape. Another cultivar called Russelia
equisetiformis aureus is white-yellowish in color.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-12 |
