A must-have for Houston pollinator gardens, the Mexican Firebush is celebrated for its extreme heat and drought tolerance. It is highly adaptable to most local soil conditions, including moderate clay, provided the area does not hold standing water. Its foliage often turns a beautiful bronze-red in late summer, complementing the fiery nectar-rich blooms that last until the first frost.
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade (Best color in Sun)
Height x Width
3-5' H x 3-4' W
Water
Low to Medium; drought tolerant once established.
Zones
8 - 11 (Perennial in Houston; returns from roots)
Fertilization
Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to jumpstart growth.
Pruning
Cut back to the ground in late winter after the first hard freeze.
A must-have for Houston pollinator gardens, the Mexican Firebush is celebrated for its extreme heat and drought tolerance. It is highly adaptable to most local soil conditions, including moderate clay, provided the area does not hold standing water. Its foliage often turns a beautiful bronze-red in late summer, complementing the fiery nectar-rich blooms that last until the first frost.
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade (Best color in Sun)
Height x Width
3-5' H x 3-4' W
Water
Low to Medium; drought tolerant once established.
Zones
8 - 11 (Perennial in Houston; returns from roots)
Fertilization
Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to jumpstart growth.
Pruning
Cut back to the ground in late winter after the first hard freeze.
