Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Crossandra

Species:

Crossandra infundibuliformis subsp. brachystachys

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

orange, salmon, coral, apricot

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) and light for germination; surface sow or barely cover seeds.

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