Russelia staylae

This herbaceous perennial looks and grows very similar to the common Firecracker Fern, but it is actually a relative species native to southwestern Mexico. Unfortunately, there is not much information about this plant available online, nor do we have record of when it was collected and brought to our Garden, but it is a gorgeous plant nonetheless, and worth planting in your yard! The leaves are medium sized and circular, with thick square-shaped stems that grow upright and then weep downwards as gravity works against them. From late spring through late fall, small red tubular flowers emerge all over the stems, and are greatly enjoyed by the hummingbirds in particular. Plant in part sun and in well-draining soil. We have found this plant to be extremely drought tolerant and cold hardy, although it will need a little extra irrigation in late summer.