Firebush (Hamelia patens) Fall Whether you're looking to support

Whether you're looking to support local fauna or create a naturalistic landscape

making it a poor source of protection from bird predation and parasite virulence

Moisture level: wet to slightly dry

it is not a true Tampa Bay area native

they can be roasted and consumed as a coffee-like beverage

Firebush (Hamelia patens) Fall Whether you're looking to supportFirebush is a hardy, fast growing and showy evergreen shrub to small tree. It spreads with a rounded form as it grows. It produces clusters of bright orange to red tubular flowers that are filled with nectar. The blooms vary in length, attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds. Fruits are small green berries that turn red and then purplish black as they mature. Borne in clusters, the berries are plentiful and are eaten by a variety of birds and