Description
Dicliptera suberecta
Also known as: FirecrackerÂ
Adored by the hummingbirds & butterflies!! Fuzzy blue-gray foliage with reddish-orange tubular flowers. Drought tolerant once the plant is established. Add extra mulch protection during winter. Grow in full sun to partial shade with average well-drained soil.
Yearly Foliage: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Light: Full Sun-Partial Shade
Mature Growth: 2 feet high – 4-6 feet wide
Soil: Fertile, humus rich, moist
Blooms: Late Summer to Early Fall
Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-bees, Hummingbirds
