Firecracker Plant

Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) has striking sprays of tubular scarlet flowers that are attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers bloom on long rush-like stems and the leaves are undersized giving this plant the look of grass covered in flowers.


Native to tropical Americas and Mexico, Firecracker Plant is well suited to the Tampa Bay region of Florida. Except in the coldest portion of the year, this plant will bloom continuously throughout the year. Firecracker plant does best in full sun to partial shade and propagates easily from tip cuttings in the spring. A definite must have fur tropical butterfly gardens.