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What is this backyard bush? (Sydney Australia)

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Artemisinva Artemisinva, member
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This is a very invasive and fast grower that is in the backyard of my flat. Bush is about 6.5 ft high and has to be cut back a couple times a year. Red clusters for flowers with mini trumpets which fall off leaving the yellow bits as seen in picture. Would make a great screen, if only I knew what it was!


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decorchick writes: You have a beautiful Firespike (Odontonema strictum). It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. In South Florida these are favorites for butterfly gardens. Sounds like yours is very happy.
Posted: 8:20 am on July 11th
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