species 22,052 observations
Firebush
Hamelia patens
Field notes
Supports All
112
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Desmia tages
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black-throated Blue Warbler, Southern Paper Wasp, Swainson's Thrush, Gray Catbird
36
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Zebra Longwing, Orange-barred Sulphur, Large Orange Sulphur, Ruby-throated Hummingbird
75
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Plant type
- Perennial Houseplant
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.