Firebush (Hamelia patens) planter larval host for the Pearl

larval host for the Pearl Crescent and Silvery Checkerspot butterflies

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Birds eat the green

Pair it with Simpson’s stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) for an aromatic experience that both humans and our native pollinators will enjoy

Firebush (Hamelia patens) planter larval host for the PearlFirebush 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