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Russelia
equisetiformis ~ Fountain Bush, Coral Plant, Firecracker Plant |
| Russelia equisetiformis
has to be a lot of people's favorite if it has this many common
names. The first time I saw the Firecracker Plants was on a slope in
Hawaii. It seemed like the whole slope was covered in this one
weeping plant. The stems of Russelia equisetiformis can grow to 6
feet but generally tip over and the plants don't reach much more than 3
feet tall. Fountain Bush grows best in a semi shaded location and
prefers a regular source of water. The foliage looks much like the
species namesake Equisetum. Ruselia equisetiformis has reduced
leaves and mostly looks like stalks with flowers. Plants are hardy
into the low 20's.
High resolution images of
Russelia equisetiformis are available |
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