| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Denser growth habit. It can have green, red and orange leaves at the same time. New leaves stay darker red than the typical Firebush and is more resistant to fungus. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Bluish-black |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Red and orange Other: Bright red-orange |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter Other: Blooms continuously throughout the year. |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
