Both native and non-native varieties of Hamelia patens can be found in Florida. Many of the firebush plants available at stores and used in landscaping are the non-native variety and are of little use to wildlife. For an interesting look at the difference between native and non-native firebush, read The Hamelia Mess by Roger Hammer.

  Hamelia patens
    var. glabra
Dwarf Firebush
  Hamelia patens
    var. patens
Firebush