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Anisacanthus quadrifidus v. wrightii

Mexican Flame?

Plant photo of: Anisacanthus quadrifidus v. wrightii
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

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.