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Urban Eco-art: Firebush
 
 
 Xavier Cortada, Firebush, 2010.         
 
Firebush
Hamelia patens
 
Description: A large, fast-growing, perennial shrub or small tree that produces orange-red flowers throughout most of the year.
 
Height: Typically 10-12 feet.
 
Light: Full sun.
 
Drought Tolerance: Moderate to high.
 
Wildlife and Ecology: One of the best bird and butterfly shrubs in South Florida. Larval host and nectar plant for butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and pollinating bees. Birds eat the fruits.

 
WELCOME TO THE
ARCHIVED
RECLAMATION PROJECT WEBSITE:
 2004 - 2013


 
 
 
 

Xavier Cortada's participatory art practice is based at Florida International University.

FIU College of Architecture + The Arts


Xavier Cortada
FIU College of Architecture + The Arts
Miami Beach Urban Studios
420 Lincoln Road, Suite 440
Miami Beach, FL 33139
 
 
 

 Reclamation Project 


FLOR500

 

Native Flags


The Reclamation Project and Native Flags are participatory eco-art projects by FIU College of Architecture + The Arts Artist-in-Residence Xavier Cortada.  

In South Florida, they are presented in coordination with our project partners:



 
FIU Office of University Sustainabiity
MDC Earth Ethics Institute



Copyright 2006-2013 
Xavier Cortada