Anisacanthus quad. w. 'Mountain Flame'
Mountain Flame Desert Honeysuckle
Description
1 1/2" narrow tube shaped flowers separated into 4 parts. Deciduous. An irregularly branching shrub found on rocky stream banks and on flood plains. Drought tolerant once established. There is more flowering with some water. Soil tolerant. Cut back severly in late winter. This is less lush looking than wrightii.
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, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, 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.