Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Crossandra

Species:

Crossandra infundibuliformis subsp. infundibuliformis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, coral, salmon, apricot

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require consistent warmth (21-24°C) and light for germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI