Russelia equisetiformis
CORAL PLANT, HORSE TAILS
Plantaginaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: red

Flowering Time: mid spring to early autumn
 
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Russelia equisetiformis
CORAL PLANT, HORSE TAILS
Plantaginaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: mid spring to early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary, dry style & cottage designs

Uses: pot, spillover, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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