Russelia equisetiformis commonly called Firecracker or Coral Plant comes from the Scrophulariaceae family. Russelia or Firecracker originated from tropical America. The shrub is planted widely throughout the Caribbean. It was named after Alexander Russell, a Scottish naturalist.
Russelia produces thin wiry-like foliage and scarlet red to coral tubular flowers throughout the year. It grows to a height of approximately 3-4 ft, and because of its unusual appearance it is used by most gardeners around fountains, borders, cascading down a wall or a pot. It looks charming in a container or a hanging basket. When in bloom it looks as if it
