Description
Firecracker bat flower is an eye-catching warm-season bloomer with narrow foliage and unusual tubular flowers accented by a dark center. Its lively flowers add a playful touch to patio pots and sunny garden beds, while offering nectar for visiting pollinators.
Growing Firecracker Bat Flower
Give this plant full sun and soil that drains freely. Water regularly while it establishes, then check moisture as needed through Alabama’s summer heat, particularly in containers. Avoid keeping the roots constantly saturated. A light application of fertilizer during active growth can support flowering, and trimming back straggly stems helps maintain a compact, full plant. Flowering is strongest during warm weather and may continue into fall until temperatures turn cold.
Size: Approximately 12–18 inches tall and wide. Use: Mixed containers, sunny borders, and pollinator-friendly seasonal plantings. Protect from frost.
