Plant of the Month: Firebush
- Feb 22
- 1 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
FIREBUSH (hamelia patens)
By Pam Albo
Gardeners love Firebush because it produces flowers from late spring until the first winter frost. The bright red flowers are filled with nectar and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Songbirds also like to feed on its berries.
Firebush produces clusters of bright orange to red tubular flowers. Fruits are small green berries that turn red and purplish as they mature.
It is also a great plant to grow in the Phoenix Area because it is heat and drought tolerant once established and can grow in a range of soils. A plus is it has no serious insect or disease problems. In other words, it is easy to care for!
Firebush can grow to 5’ tall if pruned back. Plant in late Spring in full sun.
For additional plants approved for Tatum Highlands, view amwua/plants.org
