Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Crossandra

Species:

Crossandra infundibuliformis subsp. arida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

orange, coral, salmon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow or lightly cover seeds. Requires warm temperatures (21-27°C) and consistent moisture during germination period.

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