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Anisacanthus quadrifidus v. wrightii

Mexican Flame?

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Medium sized deciduous shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Cadmium red tubular flowers midsummer thru fall. Needs good drainage. Not attractive in winter. In full sun, can be a very showy addition to summer color. Late winter cut to ground for clean regrowth. Hummer & butterfly attractor. Has a long foliage & blooming season when nothing else is blooming in mid summer. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

White

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.