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Yellow Firecracker Fern, Firecracker Plant, Coral Fountain Plant Russelia equisetiformis lutea, R. juncea lutea Scrophulariaceae Yellow Firecracker Fern, Firecracker Plant, Coral Fountain Plant Yellow Firecracker Fern, Firecracker Plant, Coral Fountain Plant Yellow Firecracker Fern, Firecracker Plant, Coral Fountain Plant The Yellow Firecracker Fern produces loads of 1" creamy yellow tubular flowers that are born in large loose clusters throughout the warmer months of the year or nearly year round where winters are mild. Excellent for Hummingbirds! Plant it with the red for a colorful show. This is a durable and long-lived, clump forming perennial that requires little additional care once well-established. The Firecracker Fern has excellent heat and sun tolerance as well as moderate drought resistance once well-established. It is even listed as being suitable for xeriscaping. Firecracker Fern is listed as a Texas A&M Outstanding Coastal Plant (see the "More info from Universities..." link below) as it has excellent resistance to soil and wind born salts, though it could use some protection from harsh, drying winds.