Firespike Purple – Bold Blooms for Butterflies & Hummingbirds 💜🔥
Firespike Purple (Odontonema cuspidatum) is a tropical perennial that produces tall spikes of vivid purple flowers above glossy green foliage. Blooming from late summer through winter, this plant is a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to your garden.
Perfect for part shade to full sun, it thrives in South Florida’s heat and humidity, growing quickly and adding vertical drama to borders or wildlife gardens.
🛠️ Plant Info:
• ☀️ Light: Part shade to full sun
• 💧 Water: Moderate; prefers moist, well-draining soil
• 📏 Size: 4–6 ft tall x 3–4 ft wide
• 🌸 Blooms: Late summer through winter in South Florida
• 🐝 Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
• 🌿 Best for: Tropical borders, wildlife gardens, background plantings
• ✅ Florida-Friendly & low maintenance
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Use Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend Potting Soil for strong root development and steady bloom performance—great for container or in-ground use.