Ignite gardens with newest Texas Superstar — the firecracker plant

Texas-tough, versatile plant provides pops of flaming color

The firecracker plant’s blooms provide fiery bursts of color all season long. Their tubular shape are also attractive to hummingbirds. Texas A&M AgriLife/ Mike Arnold
The firecracker plant’s blooms provide fiery bursts of color all season long. Their tubular shape are also attractive to hummingbirds. Texas A&M AgriLife/ Mike Arnold

Homeowners looking to add a touch of fiery brilliance to their garden should look no further than the firecracker plant, named the newest Texas Superstar.

The firecracker plant comes from the vibrant landscapes of Mexico and Guatemala, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Horticulturist and Texas Superstar Executive Board Member Greg Grant, Smith County. This showy, tender plant has a deli…