Firecracker Plant
Scientific Name
Russelia sarmentosa
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
8b to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Firecracker Plant grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Not known
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Small
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Firecracker Plant is Deciduous
Spread
2-4 feet
Height
3-4 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Not known
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
Flower Color
- Red
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Red, summer flowers; provides food for wildlife. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
