This is the first year my Firespike has bloomed here. Prior to this year the first freeze has knocked it back before it had a chance to bloom. Note the Zebra butterfly in the photo above.
Firespike likes some protection from the sun. Bright shade or morning sun is best for this plant. It is a fall bloomer. There is a red blooming variety as well, but I prefer the pink. It dies back with the first freeze and comes up from the roots in the spring. It get quite tall in one season.
Firespike roots really easily. I took some cuttings from my plants in Houston, stuck them in some water for a couple of days, then I stuck them in the dirt here in Brenham. They rooted with no problem.
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