I have to agree with Elaine. Here in Florida, I've not seen either hummers or butterflies use this as a nectar plant. I do occasionally see bumble bees use it, but I don't believe it is the preferred nectar plant. I do have many other nectar plants all around my yard, so it may be at the bottom of the list for nectar seekers. It is the tallest growing S. coccinea plant I grow. I have had them get as tall as 4 1/2 feet. They bloom profusely, drop lots of seeds, and sprout everywhere. They are a weed in my yard, but because of the blooms I let most of them stay where they germinate. Those growing where I don't want, I easily just pull them up. So even as a weed here in central Florida, they are not really a nuisance.
The light pink/coral colored blooms add interest to my garden. It is one of the few light colored blooms I have so looks great against a backdrop of dark green foliage. I will always allow some S. coccinea to grow in my yard as I do like these plants.
