Q-What care is needed by the crossandra? I recently bought one in bloom. It has dark, glossy leaves reminiscent of gardenia and bright salmon-orange flowers. A-The crossandra needs a sunny window, ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just purchased a lovely orange flowering plant called Crossandra "Sundance." Will it last a long time as a houseplant or is it a seasonal plant that doesn’t last long? Answer: ...

Q-Several weeks ago I received a plant labeled ”crossandra.” It has shiny medium to dark green leaves, something like those of a gardenia but not as thick, and at the beginning there were spikes of ...

Q: My yard is full of oak trees, which I love, but grass doesn't love them. I am giving in and not attempting a lawn any more. I have put in mulch and am considering planting something for seasonal ...

An appealing flowering perennial for light or moderate shade is crossandra (C. infundibuliformis). Despite frequent labeling as an annual, crossandra, typically 2 feet to 3 feet tall, can grow and ...

Dear Neil: I’ve been given a crossandra plant. How should I care for it? This is one of the nicest flowering container plants that we have. Give it a bright east window or a shaded patio. Keep it ...

I am looking for something to plant to add color to my landscape this summer in the area where begonias were planted for the winter. Previously, I’ve used pentas, coleus, and caladiums, all were fine, ...