The Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) is a fast-growing, tropical shrub native to Mexico, known for its arching, rush-like stems and tubular, scarlet-red flowers that bloom from spring to fall. It grows 3-4 feet high and 6+ feet wide, making it ideal for cascading over walls, hanging baskets, or as a Florida-Friendly, drought-tolerant ground cover.