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
Forest & Kim Starr (www.starrenvironmental.com)
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