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Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Coral Fountain

Russelia equisetiformis

Light

Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water

Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings; more in extreme summer heat.

Size

3-4 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide

Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Toxicity

Description

A woody-based perennial (firecracker plant) with arching, rush-like stems that cascade outward and tubular coral-red flowers borne nearly year-round in warm climates. Not a true grass despite the common name. Well suited to desert gardens with some irrigation.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall; nearly year-round in frost-free conditions

Deciduous / Evergreen

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fast Growing, Low Maintenance, Reflected Heat Tolerant

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Growth Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Mature Size

3-4 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide

Flower Color

Foliage Color

Landscape Use

Border / Bed, Container / Patio, Groundcover, Specimen / Accent, Trellis / Arbor / Wall

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Pollinator / Wildlife

Soil

Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Bougainvillea, Desert marigold, Lantana, Red Bird of Paradise, Salvia

Non-toxic

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings; more in extreme summer heat.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils.

Mature size: 3-4 ft tall, 3-5 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall; nearly year-round in frost-free conditions

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast