General Landscape Uses: Hummingbird and butterfly garden, ornamental shrub, container planting

Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator support, erosion control, wildlife habitat

Description: The Dwarf Firebush stays smaller than the regular variety, with hundreds of yellow and orange flowers. It blooms all year long and is a great nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a hardy shrub and can be used as a colorful hedge.

Dimensions: Height 3 – 5 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, parts of the Caribbean

Native Habitats: Tropical forests, woodlands, savannas, and coastal areas.

Soils: Well-draining, sandy or loamy with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full sun

Flower Color: Red, Orange

Flower Characteristics: Showy

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small, dark purple to black berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, wildlife habitat

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings or seed

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