Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you want to attract hummers by the droves, this easy-growing plant will do the trick. Want to make hummingbirds see red? Plant ...

If you want to turn your yard into a hummingbird hot spot without spending hours in the garden, there is a low-maintenance plant that you will love. The firebush (Hamelia patens) is a gorgeous plant ...

A: Pretty, native firebush is indeed a good plant for Treasure Coast landscapes. Known as Hamelia patens, it is loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and several other critters. This versatile ...

For several years, I have shared my space with various canine companions who are terrified by the noise of thunderstorms and fireworks. My pooch is not the only one who has a hard time with this noise ...

The use of native plants in home landscapes are increasing in popularity for a variety of reasons. One major reason is their long established adaptability to the area and the ability to flourish in ...

You can spot lime sizzler a mile away! Well, that may be a slight exaggeration, but the new lime sizzler firebush is definitely an attention grabber. Ever since firebush was declared a Texas Super ...

I want to see more butterflies and hummingbirds in my garden. I know they love salvia, which I have a lot of, but I would like something bigger in the red family. Any ideas? The first plant that comes ...

The heat of this past summer may have finally given way to cooler autumn days, yet two plants continue to make a determined display of blazing orange flowers, reminiscent of the sun. In fact, both ...

Question: Hamelia patens (Firebush) is listed as an invasive plant at Invasive.Org, the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, which partners with the US Forest Service, Univ of GA and ...