Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Crossandra

Species:

Crossandra quadridentata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

orange, salmon, coral

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) and consistent moisture. Surface sow or lightly cover as light aids germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI