 Hamelia
patens
Compact Mexican Firebush
This Firebush selection comes from the Lynn Lowery collection at SFA arboretum.
It is a more compact selection reaching only 5-6' at maturity. Hamelia patens flowers late spring to
early fall. Flowers are bright orangish-red and in clusters. The stems and
flower stalks also have a red hue. Mexican Firebush is heat and drought tolerant
and requires excellent drainage. This plant is also known to be salt and lime
tolerant. When in flower and fruit this is a great habitat plant, attracting
birds, especially hummingbirds. Hamelia
patensis part of our Plants For Texas® Program, meaning it
was Texas Grown, Tested in Texas to perform
outstanding for Texas Gardens.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11
Plant
Use: Flowering Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun to Part
Sun
Water Requirements: Medium to Low
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