Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Lutea'

Also Known As

Lutea Firecracker Flower
Yellow Firecracker Flower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9b-10b

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Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Lutea' plant details

Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Lutea' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Lutea'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Lutea'

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich, orange-yellow blooms burst forth at the terminal ends of the stems on this East African native. Often called Yellow Crossandra, the Firecracker Flower performs well in containers where it blooms from spring until frost in outdoor gardens, or year-round if grown indoors. This tender, tropical perennial may be grown as an annual in northern zones.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Soft yellow-orange blooms, that appear to have exploded from the buds, are borne throughout summer and into fall on this perennial tropical.Crossandras are excellent for mixed containers and in the garden for bright color in shaded areas where they often flower until frost. If kept from freezing temperatures they can easily reach 3-4' high or can easily be pruned to keep them in bounds. They can tolerate full sun but at least here in the hot South they have a tendency to curl their leaves on the hottest days and do not perform as well. Crossandra infundibuliformis is listed as an Outstanding Indoor Plant by Texas A&M for more info follow this hyperlink: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/interiorscape/Crossandra_infundibulif.html