Bouvardia ternifolia
Scarlet Bouvardia, Firecracker Bush, Hummingbird Flower, Trumpetilla
Family: Rubiaceae Madder
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Early |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |