Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis) is a tropical, evergreen shrub native to Asia. It grows about 2 feet tall and wide indoors and outdoors. Its near-continuous blooming sends spear-shaped ...

With summer here in full force, it is outdoor entertaining season for many of us. And that means adding flourishes of color for the deck or living room. There is no end of fine choices for such a ...

Here we are, three-quarters through the summer heat of July; the spark, crackle and vast array of colorful fireworks all but a fading glow in our mind’s eye. Crossandra, known as the “firecracker ...

The cigar plant (Cuphea ignea) is sometimes referred to as firecracker plant but the two should not be confused. Lokalia is larger and has a more arching growth habit. Both plants attract butterflies, ...

I can't help wondering if firecracker plants grew in pots on Mayan pyramids as the human sacrifices went on and on. After all, this is a Meso-American native, but most botany references point to ...

Streaks of fire aren’t limited to the sky on Independence Day. Many plants present pops of fiery red and orange during hot summer days. Here’s a sampling of plants with “fire” names that add sizzle to ...

Hibiscus sabdariffa commonly called Roselle or Florida cranberry is a tropical hibiscus in Arkansas, that only blooms in the fall. We saw these plants in Texas on our trip that were just loaded with ...