Dwarf Firebush
Hamelia patens — dwarf form
Dwarf
Shrub
Firebush, Dwarf is a native-status-unresolved shrub with low water needs. The researched hardiness range is USDA zones 8–11. Supported wildlife value includes butterflies, and hummingbirds. Garden Spot keeps unsupported cultivar, image, and local-performance details separate rather than inferring them.
Key Facts
SUN
Water REQUIREMENT
Low
Mature Size
growth
foliage
maintenance
Florida native
Not Florida Native
Where It Works
Wildlife
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Florida-Friendly
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Shrub; Low water; Butterflies/Hummingbirds.
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Not Verified
cats
Not Verified
horses
Not Verified
Dog, cat, and horse safety remain Not Verified under Garden Spot's species-specific evidence standard.
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