A native deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant yellow or reddish flowers that bloom in fall and winter when few other plants are flowering. The blooms appear on bare branches and are followed by ornamental seed capsules.

A semi-tender evergreen shrub prized for its distinctive fringe-like flowers in shades of pink, magenta, or red and often burgundy-tinged foliage. It performs well in mild climates and serves as an ornamental focal point in mixed borders or as a hedge.