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    Crossandra nilotica [yellow]

    Also Known As

    • Crossandra nilotica 'Yellow'
    • Yellow Firecracker Plant

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Crossandra nilotica [yellow] plant details

    Crossandra nilotica [yellow] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crossandra nilotica [yellow]

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crossandra nilotica [yellow]

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crossandra nilotica 'Yellow' is an upright and spreading leafy shrub with oval pointed rich green leaves. Small tubular yellow flowers with spreading petals produced in short spikes spring to fall. Houseplant in colder areas. Likes sun and heat.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Crossandra nilotica [yellow] plant

    How to Grow Crossandra nilotica [yellow]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Orange Sherbert'

    aka Crossandra, Orange Sherbert Firecracker Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Orange Sherbert' flower by Almost Eden
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    Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Lutea'

    aka Lutea Firecracker Flower, Yellow Firecracker Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Lutea' flower by Almost Eden
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    Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Nile Queen'

    aka Crossandra, Nile Queen Red Firecracker Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Nile Queen' flower by Almost Eden
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    Crossandra 'Apricot Sun'

    aka Apricot Sun Firecracker Flower, Crossandra

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Crossandra 'Apricot Sun' flower by Almost Eden
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    Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Tropic Yellow Splash'

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Tropic Yellow Splash' flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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