Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Forests, meadows, River side, Riverbanks
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture, Sprinkle water over foliage
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf Rollers, Mealy bugs, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Miscellany, Poultice
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VITIS labrusca 'Concord'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Concord Grape, Fox Grape
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Concord Grape
आबोली
In German
Concord Grape
Kracher-Blume
In French
Concord Grape
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
uva Concord
flor petardo
In Greek
σταφυλιού Concord
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
uva Concord
flor foguete
In Polish
Concord winogron
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Concordia pluribus
flos Firecracker
Family
Vitaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Concord Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Concord Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Concord Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Concord Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Concord Grape flower color: White
Concord Grape leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower
Care of Concord Grape and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Concord Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Concord Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.