Firespike
Odontonema cuspidatum
Scarlet fall flower spikes that light up bright shade just when hummingbirds are fueling for migration. Tropical look with root-hardy rebound in mild winters.
Landscape use
Shade borders, courtyard accents, and fall hummingbird plantings.
Care
Morning sun or bright shade. Regular water in summer. Cut back freeze-killed stems in spring. Mulch crowns.