Firebush

Hamelia patens

Basics

Plant Type :Shrub, Tree
Hardiness Range : Minimum :9
Maximum :11
Zone : 9,10,11

Height Range : Minimum :182.88
Maximum :457.5048

Spread Range : Minimum :152.4
Maximum :457.2

Growth Range :Fast growth rate

Shape : Rounded, Spreading or horizontal

Exposure (light) : Full/partial sun

Wetness Tolerance : Moist
Persistnece : Evergreen, Needles or needle-like leaf
Leaf Color : Green

Fall Color : Red, Attractive fall colors

Bloom

Color : Orange, Red
Time : Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter, Mid winter, Late winter

Fruit Color : Black
Attribute : Attracts butterflies, Attractive flowers or blooms

Care & Uses

Salt Tolerance :Does not tolerate salt
Environment :Tolerates wetness, Tolerates moderate drought
Soil Condition :Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained