General Landscape Uses: Tropical or subtropical flower beds, pollinator gardens

Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator support, habitat enhancement

Description: This Purple Firespike is a beautiful alternative or accompaniment to the Red Firespike. With vividly colored flower spikes, this plant is another favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. Firespike can grow in full sun but will also thrive and bloom in a shady area.

Dimensions: Height 6 ft.; Spread 3 – 5 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Native Range: Mexico to Central America

Native Habitats: Tropical deciduous and semi-evergreen forests

Soils: Rich, loamy

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Shade

Flower Color: Deep purple, magenta, or violet

Flower Characteristics: Showy, tubular

Flowering Season: Late summer to fall

Fruit: Small, dry capsule that is green when immature, turning brown as it dries

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator attraction, shelter for wildlife

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by cuttings, seed

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