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Firespike – red or purple – a great winter bloomer!

by Paul Schumaker
February 19, 2019

By Ralph E. Mitchell I recently visited the Naples Botanical Garden and was overwhelmed by the beauty and the splendor of the plantings – my first visit! Of all the plants I could have focused on, the firespike collection was very attention-getting. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Attention-getting, Firespike, Moderately Drought Tolerant

Species Spotlight: Firespike

by Alicia Lamborn
November 16, 2017

Firespike (Odontonema strictum) is an herbaceous perennial with large showy spikes of bright red tubular flowers that bloom during autumn. These flowers attract many species of butterflies as well as hummingbirds. Firespike is one of ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Bees, Butterfly Plant, Firespike, Hummingbirds, Perennials, Species Spotlight

Fact sheet: Firespike

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 3, 2017

Firespike is an herbaceous perennial growing to about 4 feet tall with an upright habit which has naturalized in Florida (Fig. 1). The shiny, dark green leaves of this plant have entire to undulate margins and reach a length ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Factsheet, Firespike, Odontonema Strictum, Plant Sale

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