Russelia equisetiformis (Firecracker Fern) - Image 26
Botanical name: Russelia equisetiformis
Common names: Firecracker Fern, Coral Plant
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: Mexico
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Firecracker fern, Coral plant. Bright red flowers. Low-growing shrub, distinctive for its long, drooping, usually leafless stems and the almost continuous clusters of small tubular flowers. Each plant produces many branches and is particularly effective when grown in a raised bed or rock garden so that the flower-laden stems hang down. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Russelia will grow under both moist and dry conditions, but requires full sunlight and occasional pruning to flower well.
See picture of actual plant for sale (1-2013).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
See picture of actual plant for sale (1-2013).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot