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HAMELIA PATENS - FIRE BUSH.)
SynonymHamelia coccinea, hamelia erecta. Common name Bálsamo, pata de pájaro, hummingbird bush, fire bush, polly red head, Texas fire cracker, scarlet bush. Family Rubiaceae (Madder family). Overview Fire bush is a fast growing semi - woody evergreen perennial shrub with elliptic leaves; indigenous to Suriname. Texas fire cracker is growing up to 12 feet tall. The flowers attract butterflies and humming birds. The fruits are berries and clustered. It's really a black berry with seeds. Fire bush contains anti - bacterial, anti fungal and immunostimulant phytochemicals. Suriname's Traditional Medicine Insect bites, menstrual disorders, uterine - and ovarian afflictions. )
HardinessUSDA zone 8 - 11. Propagation Seeds. Culture Full sun, shade, soil should be moist and well. In the cooler zones 4 - 8, it can be grown as an annual. Plant in frost free spots. Makes excellent hedges; also used as a shrub in landscaping; may need some pruning. It is a beautiful garden plant and looks good in every garden! |
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