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Crossandra, Firecracker Flower, Firecracker Plant 'Apricot Sun'

Crossandra

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Crossandra (kros-AN-druh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

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Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Daytona Beach, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Odessa, Florida

Sebastian, Florida

Seminole, Florida

Spring Hill, Florida

Gainesville, Georgia

Southold, New York

Broaddus, Texas

Houston, Texas

Spring, Texas

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