About Wildlife Facts Common Name: Firebush Scientific Name: Hamelia patens Origin: South America, West Indies, Florida Bloom Season: Fall Color: Orange Attracts: Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds Fun Facts: Birds are drawn to Hamelia patens for its nectarous flowers and fruits, as well as its leaves, which are a favored by many zoo animals for food. In Mexico a drink is made from the fruit of the firebush. The Hamelia patens grow up to 3 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet. Plant Type: Annual Shrub Endangered Status Endangered Status Extinct in Wild (EW) Critically Endangered (CR) Endangered (EN) Vulnerable (VU) Near Threatened (NT) Least Concern (LC) Not Evaluated (NE) Hardiness Zones The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones. 9a (20 °F to 25 °F) 9b (25 °F to 30 °F) 10a (30 °F to 35 °F) 10b (35 °F to 40 °F) 11a (40 °F to 45 °F) 11b (45 °F to 50 °F)