Dicliptera suberecta
Dicliptera suberecta is commonly known as the firecracker or hummingbird plant with nectar-filled, deep orange flowers.
Description:
Dicliptera suberecta is commonly known as the firecracker or hummingbird plant. The flowers are exactly that! Bright deep orange and reddish, upward-facing tubular flowers appear in clusters at the top of sturdy stems from summer through fall. They are filled with nectar are a magnet for hummingbirds. The foliage is silvery-green with a soft texture. Easy care. Salt, drought and heat tolerant. Provide a sunny location and well-drained soil. Great in any urban landscape and especially in a butterfly garden. It hails from Uruguay. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Firecracker Plant
Family: Acanthaceae (The Acanthus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
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Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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