| Firebush | |
| Hummingbird Bush | |
| Firecracker Shrub | |
| Mexican Firebush | |
| Scarlet Bush |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Fragrant Spring ephemeral |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Water gardens |
| Edible Parts: | Bark |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted |
| Awards and Recognitions: | A.H.G.A. Hosta of the Year |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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