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Plantaginaceae
Coral Fountain
Russelia equisetiformis
Exuberance and celebration.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Russelia
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- Perennial shrub
- Height
- 90-150 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Also called firecracker plant, its tubular red flowers cascade like a fountain of fireworks.
- The plant's stems are nearly leafless, giving it a rush-like appearance that reduces water loss.
- It is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies in tropical and subtropical gardens.
- Coral fountain can bloom almost year-round in frost-free climates.
- The arching stems can reach the ground and root at the tips, helping the plant spread naturally.
Color meanings
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Joy
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Abundance
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Liveliness