Green Nature

Firecracker Flower

picture of firecracker flowers


The thin, red petals of the firecracker flower (Dichelostemma ida-maia) make this native Northern California and Southern Oregon Dichelostemma a popular garden plant.

Multiple flowers grow on on a single stem reaching up to two feet in height. In a natural setting, they grow at low and high elevations on the edges of forested areas.

They begin blooming in mid to late spring, and with good timing, some plants may be in full bloom during the 4th of July celebration. They also attract hummingbirds.

© 2009 Patricia A. Michaels