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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus¹) |
| Origin: India (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Salmon |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 1-3 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Crossandra infundibuliformis (Firecracker Flower) - A tropical shrub that grows to 2-3 feet tall in frost-free locations. It has 3 to 5 inch long acuminate wavy leaves and 5 to 6 inch tall spikes of salmon-colored tubular flowers that have spreading lobes. Plant in part shade to full sun and irrigate regularly in a medium well-drained soil. This plant is often used as a house plant or hedging plant in tropical climates and will remain rich and green only in the warmest winter California gardens - otherwise enjoy this plant for its spring and summer displays. Stems are hardy to about 30° F. Native to southern India and Sri Lanka this plant is called kanakambaram and its flowers are used with jasmine in flower arrangement and to adorn women's hair.
The information about Crossandra infundibuliformis displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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