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Crossandra, Firecracker Flower, Firecracker Plant 'Sundance'

Crossandrainfundibuliformis

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Crossandra infundibuliformis by ladyannne
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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crossandra (kros-AN-druh)
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Species
infundibuliformis (in-fun-dih-bew-LEE-for-mis)
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Synonym
Crossandra undulaefolia
Crossandra axillaris
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Merced, California

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dallas, Texas

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nipajo
Dallas, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2008 | neutral

I have planted this in the ground and I feel it will never make it through the winter. Right now foliage is very healthy the flower spik...Read More

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