{"product_id":"firebush-plant","title":"Firebush Plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies | Florida Native","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirebush (Hamelia patens)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Florida Native Wildlife Magnet: A fast-growing Florida native shrub prized for its nearly continuous clusters of tubular orange-red flowers that bloom from late spring through the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hummingbird \u0026amp; Butterfly Favorite: The nectar-rich blooms are a top draw for hummingbirds, zebra longwing, and gulf fritillary butterflies, while the small dark berries that follow feed songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Big, Bold Presence: Left unpruned, Firebush can reach up to 15 feet in South Florida, though it is easily maintained as a tidy 5-8 foot shrub with occasional trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Tough \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance: Once established, this heat- and drought-tolerant native shrub is moderately salt tolerant and thrives with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Versatile Landscape Use: Ideal as a specimen, informal hedge, foundation planting, or centerpiece of a pollinator and wildlife garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sun \u0026amp; Water: Performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade; average water needs while establishing, drought tolerant afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Cold Weather Note: Hardy in USDA zones 8-11; may die back in a hard freeze but typically resprouts vigorously from the roots in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everglades Farm","offers":[{"title":"1-2 feet \u0026 1-gal","offer_id":48776652226805,"sku":"FIREBUSH-1-1GAL","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 feet \u0026 3-gal","offer_id":48773870649589,"sku":"FIREBUSH-2-3GAL","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/1377\/5433\/files\/Firebush_Plant.jpg?v=1787842082","url":"https:\/\/everglades.farm\/products\/firebush-plant","provider":"Everglades Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}