Smithiantha Fireball

Smithiantha ‘Fireball’, 2015, IR151313, hybridized by Alcie Maxwell, LA (S. ‘Big Dots Rule’ x  S.’Vivian’s Gift’). Cross made 06/12, first flowered 04/13. Fertile but reproducible only vegetatively. Erect growth habit, 18-24 inches.  Leaves maroon with dark green edges, 6 inches long x 4-6 inches wide with 2-3 inches petiole, orbicular with crenate margin, cordate base and acute tip. Calyx split, green, 0.25 inch. Pedicel 1 inch, 30 flowers on raceme. Corolla salverform, 1-1.5 inch long x 0.75 inch wide, maroon w/ yellow throat and maroon streaks. Maroons blossoms complement the maroon foliage. High blossom count. Good rhizome production. Leaves are darker under stronger light.