Also known as Firecracker Flower · 3 gardener saves

Crossandra: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Crossandra, the genus most gardeners know as firecracker flower. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 10–10Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Crossandra varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Crossandra questions

How many types of Crossandra are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Crossandra varieties. The most popular — ranked by 3 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Crossandra grow in?

Across its varieties, Crossandra covers USDA Zones 10–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Crossandra bloom?

Most Crossandra varieties bloom in mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Crossandra should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Crossandra in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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