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Russelia equisetiformis (Firecracker Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 34023



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Russelia
Species: Russelia equisetiformis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ground Cover
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Acicular
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Wall/Trellis
  • Architectural
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Indoor
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Rich
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Netty (13946)
  purpleinopp (8118)


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Russelia equisetiformis (Firecracker Plant)
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May 14 2016
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Other names for this plant:
Russelia juncea



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