Crossandra flava
Crossandra flava
- Native to:
- Cameroon | Ghana | Guinea | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Nigeria | Sierra Leone | Togo
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Crossandra
- Species:
- Crossandra flava
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) and consistent moisture for germination. Light aids germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI