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  8. Uruguayan Firecracker Plant

species 1,711 observations

Uruguayan Firecracker Plant

Dicliptera squarrosa

Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Gulf Fritillary, Polydamas Swallowtail 2

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Soil
Loam Organic
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Heat Salt
Habit
Clumping Mounding
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension.

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