Crossandra infundibuliformis
Also known as firecracker flower, crossandra is native to Sri Lanka and southern India. It features narrow, oblong leaves and showy peach or coral flowers. It's grown as a bedding plant in tropical and subtropical areas and as an annual in northern areas. It also can be grown indoors. Crossandra is best planted in the spring and is a moderate to fast grower. If you meet its requirements for moisture and light, your plant should bloom in about seven months. Plus, when growing crossandra plants outdoors, they're known to attract butterflies.
| Botanical Name | Crossandra infundibuliformis |
| Common Name | Crossandra, firecracker flower |
| Plant Type | Evergreen perennial flower |
| Mature Size | 1 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide |
| Sun Exposure | Part shade |
| Soil Type | Rich, loamy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 5.8 to 6.5 |
| Bloom Time | April to October |
| Flower Color | Orange, apricot, salmon pink, red |
| Hardiness Zones | 10 to 11 |
| Native Area | Southern India, Sri Lanka |