| Firecracker Shrub | |
| Mexican Firebush | |
| Scarlet Bush | |
| Hummingbird Bush |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Malodorous |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Edible Parts: | Bark |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
