Indian Art Red Fire corn
Zea mays 'Indian Art Red Fire'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size7 to 8 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red, purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Indian Art Red Fire' corn (Zea mays 'Indian Art Red Fire') is a vegetable for the food garden and as an accent. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. The dark red ears are grown for milling or decor. Bees visit the plant.
Pairs well with Old German tomato, Excelsior cucumber, and Parsley.