Calusa Firebush (Hamelia patens)

This shrub is a dwarf native cultivar of the native Firebush. It tolerates filtered shade to full sun and provides for birds, moths, butterflies and other pollinators.  Hummingbirds really love it.  It is a year round bloomer with dense growth. It reaches 3-8 feet in height and grows in zones 8-11.  It is a drought tolerant plant that requires water to establish.