Firespike
Firespike
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Odontonema strictum
Odontonema strictum
Central America
3
–
4 feet
3
–
4 feet
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Medium
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Shade/part shade. Firespike is a dieback perennial, with big glossy foliage that freezes back to the ground every winter. (Some gardeners suggest digging them up and bringing them inside as houseplants during the cool season.)
Bright red tubeflowers appear from late summer through fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Maintenance
Expect supplemental water to be needed in summer. Cut back freely after freeze damage each year.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
3-4' H, 3-4' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Well drained
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Aspidistra elatior
Piper auritum
Plumbago auriculata
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