"Monograph of the Genus Russelia (Scrophulariacae)". Growth habit: An upright to rounded evergreen shrub with gradually arching branches growing to 5 feet tall and wide. Can you divide a firecracker plant Scientific name: Russelia equisetiformis. ![]() Dig the hole the same depth as the root ball and twice as wide. This weeping subshrub is native to Mexico and Guatemala. – Running russelia, leafy coralblow Ĭarlson, Margery (1957). Give the firecracker plant roots enough room to spread out. Russelia equisetiformis, the fountainbush, 1 firecracker plant, coral plant, coral fountain, coralblow or fountain plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. As evergreens they bloom for most of the year.ĭue to their attractively coloured flowers, these bushes attract birds and insects (such as bees) that feed on flower nectar. Growing to a maximum height of 1.8 m (5.9 ft), they are shrubs which will tolerate full sun to partial shade. Russelia equisetiformis and Russelia sarmentosa are commonly used to hide unattractive retaining walls or fences because they grow quickly and have dense foliage. Russelia species grow in many parts of the world and are mildly drought resistant. ![]() Members of the genus are commonly known as firecracker plants or coralblows. The name honours Scottish naturalist Alexander Russell (1715–1768). It is sometimes placed in the families Scrophulariaceae or Veronicaceae. ![]() Russelia is a genus of flowering plants in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae.
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