Fountain Plant
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FIRECRACKER FERN Russella equisetiformis
Fountain Plant, Coral Plant, Coral Fountain
Free flowering tender shrubby perennial (generally root hardy), rush-like hanging almost leafless stems, bright red to orange tubular 1/2 inch long flowers, sun to partial shade, good container plant, blooms spring to fall. Easy to grow but needs humus-rich, light, moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies. R. sarmentosa – “Red Rocket Russelia” is small with dark green leaves, 3-4 feet arching stems, clusters of small tubular bright red flowers, blooms spring to fall, sun or light shade, moist well drained soil, hummingbirds fight for.
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