Zingiber sp. 'Firecracker' (Firecracker)
Zingiber sp. (Firecracker) 'Firecracker.' flower showing vivid red bracts and a spotted yellow lip.
Botanical name: Zingiber sp.
Common name: Firecracker
Cultivar: Firecracker
Family: Zingiberaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Butterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsSimilar plants: Zingiber sp. 'Firecracker' (Firecracker)
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