Firebush

Firebush (Hamelia patens) is an evergreen tropical shrub with an upright, multi-stemmed and tender growth habit. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and grows to heights of 6-10 feet with a 3-4 foot spread. Firebush prefers and thrives in full sun to partial shade, and can take a degree of frost. It takes the form of an upright bush rather than a tree. It is considered an attractive yard specimen; it is low maintenance and has clusters of fragrant flowers with bright red tubular petals, producing abundant pollinators for its habitat.