If you want to attract lots of hummingbirds, then the easy-growing firebush will do the trick. Also called scarlet bush, it is not only among the easiest of plants to grow, but it also stays in bloom throughout the growing season with clusters of tubular red buds and flowers. It's drought tolerant but doesn't mind regular watering. It is perfectly happy in alkaline soils but also fine in acid ones. Full sun will keep it happy and blooming, but so will a fair amount of shade. Firebush makes a great, fast-flowering annual shrub for borders or containers. In addition to attracting hummingbirds, vivid, long-blooming firebush serves as both larval food and nectar plant for butterflies
Maintenance for firebush couldn't be easier. Water well while it's getting established, and then once a week. Put mulch over the roots in the fall--firebush freezes but usually comes back quickly. Lightly trim the plant a couple of times during the growing season to promote the heaviest flowering.
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