Shrubs
Firecracker Bush
Hamelia patens
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Firecracker bush provides colorful winter foliage.
The Basics
Type: ShrubsSun: Full Sun, Partial SunHardiness: 25°FWater: ModerateNative To: Florida into South AmericaGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 4'Mature Width: 4'Mature Form: UprightFoliage
Semi-evergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
HummingbirdsFlowers
Flower Color: Red, OrangeSeason: SummerComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15681359188520a023b.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward