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    Russelia sarmentosa

    Also Known As

    • Leafy Coral Blow
    • Red Firecracker Plant
    • Red Rocket

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 36"-48"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Russelia sarmentosa plant details

    Russelia sarmentosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Russelia sarmentosa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Russelia sarmentosa

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Very similar to equisetiformis but with rounded broader leaves. Hardy in zones 8-10. Likes sun to part shade. A rounded shrub with arching stems and dime size round leaves. Serves as the host to the buckeye butterfly. Spectacular red tubular flowers in whorls attract hummingbirds. Blooming from mid to late summer. Grows 4' tall and wide.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Clusters of deep red tubular blooms are borne in whorls around the arching green stems. Dainty deep green foliage. Attracts Hummingbirds.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Russelia sarmentosa plant

    How to Grow Russelia sarmentosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Russelia equisetiformis

    aka Coral Firecracker Fern, Coral Fountain, Firecracker Plant, Red Firecracker Fern

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Russelia equisetiformis flower by Almost Eden
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    Russelia rotundifolia 'Desert Fire'

    aka Russelia mexicana, Desert Fire Evergreen Firecracker Fern, Mexican Firecracker Fern, Mexican Russelia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Russelia rotundifolia 'Desert Fire' flower by Almost Eden
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    Russelia equisetiformis [yellow form]

    aka Russelia equisetiformis lutea, Yellow Firecracker Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Russelia equisetiformis [yellow form] flower by Almost Eden
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    Russelia rotundifolia

    aka Round-Leaf Red Firecracker Russelia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Russelia rotundifolia flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Russelia equisetiformis [coral pink]

    aka Russelia equisetiformis 'Coral', Russelia juncea 'Coral', Coral Fountain Plant, Firecracker Fern

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Russelia equisetiformis [coral pink] flower by Almost Eden
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