Firecracker Flower
Crossandra Infundibuliformis
Overview
The Firecracker Flower, Crossandra infundibuliformis, offers vibrant color with its bright orange blossoms. Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. This perennial shines with high humidity and temperatures above 60°F. Ideal for garden beds or containers, its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to warm climate landscapes.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 10–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1–3 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–3 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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