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Russelia rotundifolia
Also Known As
- Round-Leaf Red Firecracker Russelia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Russelia rotundifolia plant details
Russelia rotundifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 rotundifolia
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Russelia rotundifolia
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Russelia rotundifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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See other plant types of Russelia for your garden
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
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
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](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/32/e7/32e730ab0d2605490ac2bf38fd90fe03.webp)
aka Leafy Coral Blow, Red Firecracker Plant, Red Rocket
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 36"-48"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/b2/3e/b23e0c8989eb323b5f2393010368f968.webp)
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