Firecracker Plant

Fast-growing evergreen perennial to 3-5’ tall and wide. Best-suited to mild frost-free climates this floriferous species features narrow rush-like bright-green foliage that emerges upright then gracefully arches to forms an attractive rounded-mound. Abundant clusters of showy tubular bright-red flowers appear primarily in spring and summer with bloom continuing into fall in mild climates. A favorite for butterflies and hummingbirds. Well-suited in planters as an accent border or rock garden specimen and is great for cascading over walls or as a colorful container or hanging basket specimen. Tolerates heat wind and a variety of soil types provided they’re well-drained. Prefers a sun to partial shade exposure though best growth and flowering performance is achieved in a sunny exposure where the fine textured foliage often develops an attractive red-tinge.