They usually require good drainage. Bright red fuchsia-like flowers in early spring. Light shade and some water. Many selections with beautiful pink pendulous blossoms in early spring. Light shade to part sun and some water.
Berries are attractive to other birds.
Satureja mimuloides This is a native perennial related to the herb Summer savory. It has orange flowers in great abundance all summer and even into fall. It grows to a clump 2-3 feet wide in one season. There are many native species that are good sources of nectar. They are drought tolerant and take full sun.