Florida Firespike Plant

And firespike s upright growth habit makes it a good fit in small or large yards. By the lazy gardener on november 11 2010 at 4 21 am.

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Florida firespike plant

Few flowering plants for shade provide such a striking burst of color. When you learn about firespike plant information the most crucial point is that it will live in usda zones 8 or higher which means the southernmost parts of california and texas plus florida. This tropical plant produces a red spike flower in the early spring and fall.

Plants should be spaced 24 to 36 inches apart. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Running almost uninterrupted from southern south carolina to southern washington.

Although it will grow in part shade or part sun place firespike in full sun for best blooming. You ll find zone 9 plants as well as those for zone 10 florida shrubs palms. Firespike is one of very few red flowering plants that perform well in partial shade.

With vividly colored flower spikes this plant is another favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. Newbies discover new to you plants and how to grow them in sandy soil and blazing sun. Natives long time residents learn more about plants you have and window shop for new ones.

24 to 36. You might think that a plant native to central america would perform poorly in cold weather but this species is capable of doing quite well along a huge swath of the u s. The shiny dark green leaves of this plant have entire to undulate margins and reach a length of 7 to 8 inches.

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