Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Tropic Yellow Splash'

Also Known As

Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Yellow Splash'
Firecracker Flower
Firecracker Plant
Tropic Yellow Splash Firecracker Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

9a-12

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Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Tropic Yellow Splash' plant details

Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Tropic Yellow Splash' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Tropic Yellow Splash'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Tropic Yellow Splash'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich golden yellow flowers quickly age to light golden yellow to create a brightly contrasting effect against the deep green glossy foliage of this compact growing Firecracker Flower or Crossandra. These exceptionally free flowering tropical plants are a standout in lightly shaded to partly sunny locations in containers or in the garden. Provide Crossandras with a moderately fertile, average moist acid soil for flowers from spring to frost. Can be overwintered in containers in a warm bright location indoors where they may provide color all winter under good conditions. 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.

By: Almost Eden

YELLOW SPLASH FIRECRACKER PLANT - Glossy dark green leaves cover this compact 10" plant. Intense vibrant dazzling yellow blooms are held high above the foliage giving color throughout the summer. Likes full to part sun and hardy zone 10-11. Very heat tolerant, great for beds and borders or containers, also a great houseplant. Flowers are basically yellow with a splash of white at the tips.