Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Crossandra

Species:

Crossandra pungens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, coral

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 (21-24°C) and consistent moisture. Surface sow or barely cover as light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI