The cigar plant (Cuphea ignea) is sometimes referred to as firecracker plant but the two should not be confused. Lokalia is larger and has a more arching growth habit. Both plants attract butterflies, ...

Streaks of fire aren’t limited to the sky on Independence Day. Many plants present pops of fiery red and orange during hot summer days. Here’s a sampling of plants with “fire” names that add sizzle to ...

Looking around my garden I realized I wanted more color! With isolation time we’ve accomplished many projects that were on the back burner, but as time has moved on, I really needed more mood-boosting ...

Just in time for the long Fourth of July celebration, a new firecracker makes it debut ― one that makes incurs only the sounds of a hummingbird's wings rushing in to feed. The Estrellita Little Star, ...

Do you love colorful blooming plants that require little pampering? If so, the newest Texas Superstar may be just the one you need. The firecracker plant is a graceful perennial shrub that provides ...

Size: Two feet tall and wide. Bloom season: Orange flowers July through October. Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Pruning needs: Cut back in late February to remove cold damaged growth after ...

There was a new firecracker in town for the long Fourth of July celebration weekend, and The Garden Guy couldn’t be happier. It's not the kind of firecracker to make noise (other than the sounds of ...

Hibiscus sabdariffa commonly called Roselle or Florida cranberry is a tropical hibiscus in Arkansas, that only blooms in the fall. We saw these plants in Texas on our trip that were just loaded with ...

Perennials with red flowers make a statement in your yard year after year. This statement speaks to hummingbirds, which are drawn to a range of reddish hues. Flowers of this color stand out in their ...