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title: "I’ve had this shrub for about 8 years and I’d like to get another but…"
description: "I’ve had this shrub for about 8 years and I’d like to get another but I lost the tag and my iPhone identifier isn’t giving me the correct name. Its leaves turn…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/LEPqjZ5UQMS6FECTtwZF5A"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Amy Morgan Grace"
published: "2024-07-30T02:45:58.552378Z"
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# I’ve had this shrub for about 8 years and I’d like to get another but…

_Posted by Amy Morgan Grace on 2024-07-30_

I’ve had this shrub for about 8 years and I’d like to get another but I lost the tag and my iPhone identifier isn’t giving me the correct name.  
Its leaves turn a dark purple come fall.  
Anyone know its identity?

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## 3 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2024-07-30

I believe it’s a Hamelia patens, firebush

#### Amy Morgan Grace replied on 2024-07-30

Yes! That’s it, thanks so much!

#### Alyssa replied on 2024-07-30

Of course! Glad to help

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