Firebush
Hamelia patens is a large perennial shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida in the southern United States to as far south as Argentina. Common names include firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush, and redhead
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Long blooming, easy care tropical bedding plant with showy red–orange, tubular flowers. Great hummingbird attractant. Tremendous heat tolerance coupled with good pest resistance.
Hardiness: Zone 8
Exposure: Full sun
Size: Height — 3 feet tall; width — 3 feet wide
Bloom time: Summer till frost
Notes: Root–hardy perennial in south Texas
For further information: Firebush – A New Superstar For Summertime
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