New and Unread Tree-Mails
 (1)
|
Purple Firespike |
|
|
Firespike |
|
|
Purple Flame |
| Thyrsacanthus callistachyus | Accepted |
| Odontonema callistachyum | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | To 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| flaflwrgrl | On July 4, 2014 | Potted up Fed alfalfa meal. |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| This looks like by plantladylin | Jul 3, 2019 8:10 AM | 1 |
| Firespike plants by Miamiu | Apr 13, 2020 12:01 PM | 2 |
| Bee friends and other garden guests 2020 by gardenfish | Dec 5, 2020 1:10 PM | 2,481 |
| Can Somebody Please Help Me ID these Flora Items - Vero Beach FL by ADubin | Apr 15, 2018 11:02 AM | 4 |
| Daylily seeds! by DogsNDaylilies | Jan 3, 2016 8:06 AM | 25 |
| My Garden and other stuff - 2015 by lovemyhouse | Jan 2, 2016 3:43 PM | 2,537 |
