Common names:
Firespike
Cardinal Guard
Scarlet Flame
Mexican Firespike

Botanical names:
Thyrsacanthus riaobtfuesm Accepted
Odontonema utsmctri Synonym
Odontonema mfeaotbreu Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Other
Flower Color: Russet
Flower Time: Summer
Fall
Winter
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Bog gardening
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Bulbs
Corms
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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Comments:
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