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5601Lisa

Jul 29, 2016 9:40 AM CST

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Name: Lisa Olson
Washington DC (Zone 7a)

Anyone know the proper name for this annual? Common name is "Firecracker." Leathery leaves, orange spiky flowers.

| @5601Lisa | Post #1227706 (1)

Moonhowl

Jul 29, 2016 9:47 AM CST

Name: Jean
Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a)

Possibly Crossandra infundibuliformis The leaves look right, but the flower is hard to say for sure

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terrafirma

Jul 29, 2016 9:48 AM CST

Name: Tara
NE. FL. (Zone 9a)

My first thought was a Clerodendrum. But...

Common names can be misleading. I'm thinking it looks like... Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia 'Sidicaro')

And if that's the case, it is in fact a perennial.

edit... Maybe annual in your zone though.

| @terrafirma | Post #1227714 (3)

Last edited by terrafirma Jul 29, 2016 9:51 AM

Zazinnia

Jul 29, 2016 12:13 PM CST

Name: Missy
SC (Zone 8a)

No idea but sure is pretty!!

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purpleinopp

Jul 29, 2016 12:14 PM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

More precisely, it might not be hardy in your area, might be sold with the annuals to avoid unrealistic expectations, but always a perennial. If not a true annual, saving inside or in a greenhouse is always a theoretical option, conditions permitting.

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terrafirma

Jul 29, 2016 12:17 PM CST

Name: Tara
NE. FL. (Zone 9a)

Just found this one, that does in fact include your "common name"... Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera)

edit... But I think the first one may actually be it. The leaves are a better match.

| @terrafirma | Post #1227867 (6)

Last edited by terrafirma Jul 29, 2016 12:19 PM

5601Lisa

Jul 29, 2016 1:26 PM CST

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Name: Lisa Olson
Washington DC (Zone 7a)

Tara, you're right about the leaves. Plant must be Justicia sidicaro. Thanks all.

| @5601Lisa | Post #1227939 (7)

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