Russelia equisetiformis 'St. Elmo's Fire'

Firecracker Plant: Adaptable semi evergreen low maintenance plant 4-6' tall x 6-8' wide with tubular, bright coral-red flowers from spring to autumn, with hanging fountains of flowers that attract hummingbirds. This hybrid selection of Russelia is larger than the common species and has a more open, airier look with deeper red flowers. Full sun to part sun. Medium water. Seacoast, wind, clay, sand, heat and drought tolerant once established. Deer and gopher resisstant