Anisacanthus quad. w. 'Mexican Flame'
Desert Honeysuckle, Mexican Flame
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
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.