Firebush

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Common Name: Mexican Firebush
Botanical Name: (Hamelia patens)
Plant Type: Annual Shrub
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Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage: Medium
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Season of Bloom: May to September
Bloom Color: Orange-Red
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Red leafstalks and flower stems. Clusters of tubular orange to bright red flower clusters all summer. Flowers are followed by small dark red, purple, or black fruits which are attractive to birds.


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