RED Firespike Live Semi-Tropical Plant Winter Bloomer Florida Native Hummingbird Butterfly Garden Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emeralds TM

Product Information: Common Name: Firespike, Cardinal Guard, Scarlet Flame Botanical Name: Odontonema strictum Mature Size: 6 to 8 feet Flower Color: Red Bloom Form: Tall Spike Fragrance: None Recommended USDA Zone: 8 (Root Hardy) 9, 10, 11 Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining Soil PH: Neutral to slightly acidic Watering: Moderate, Drought Tolerant Once Well Established Special Features: Attracts butterflies hummingbirds. Blooms Fall and Winter Suggested Uses: Mixed Perennials, Accent, Large Garden Pot, Porch, Patio House Plant Adaptive: Yes Grows Large Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival Extended Long Term Warranty: None Country of origin: USA Odontonema strictum or Firespike is versatile and easy to grow. Among its best features are not only producing showy flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies love in the shade, but also doing so in the fall and winter. The flowers are showy sprays of bright red double lipped tubes that wave above the main body of the plant on tall spikes. Frequently it is in bloom during the Holiday Season. It will grow in full sun, but looks it's best in areas with dappled filtered light. This colorful shrub is evergreen in frost free areas, and dies back to the ground and resprouts in Zones 8 & 9. It's a great choice for shaded mixed perennial beds, and an essential for butterfly and hummingbird gardens.