Glossy leaves and asymmetrical apricot-orange blooms held in tight spikes. Firecracker flower, blooms steadily in heat that wilts other tropicals.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 10-11
- Sun
- Part Sun or Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 12-24"
- Bloom Colors
- OrangeYellowPink
⌘ Evergreen▢ Container Friendly↻ Reblooming
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About This Name
Crossandra infundibuliformis is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Crossandra unambiguously. The genus Crossandra places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Crossandra, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Crossandra infundibuliformis will give you the most precise results.