Perennials
Acanthus Flame
Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii
Also known as hummingbird bush, this low growing sprawling shrub reaches 3-4 feet tall with an equal or greater spread. This Texas native is a prolific blooming plant, with trumpet-like, orange to red, tubular flowers that bloom all summer and until the first frost. A heat and drought tolerant selection, however summer rains trigger a new flush of blooms.
Plant Details
| Exposure | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Height x Width | 4'H, 4-5'W |
| Water | Water regularly until established. |
| Zones | Zones 7-10 |
| Fertilization | Fertilize in early spring and again in early fall with a well balanced fertilizer. Follow label instructions. |
| Pruning | Cut back to near ground level in late winter. |
| Size | 3 gallon |
