Odontonema strictum

Firespike

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Foundation
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect