Redflame
Strobilanthes reptans
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Gilbert Is., Guam, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., New Caledonia, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Strobilanthes
- Species:
- Strobilanthes reptans
- USDA Symbol:
- HERE6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to forest understories with high organic content