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Flame Acanthus

Anisacanthus quadrifidus v. wrightii

Size

Height - 3 feet

Width - 3 feet

Sun

Full sun to part shade

Plant Type

Native shrubby perennial

Other common names

Hummingbird Bush,
Mexican Flame

BLOOMING
MONTHS

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Save Water   Low water required
 
More Color   Bright red-orange flowers from summer to fall
 
 
Attract Wildlife   Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds love the flowers
 
Reduce Maintenance   Cut back in early spring to control size
 
Texas Tough    Prolific and easy to grow; spreads quickly

Interesting Facts

Flame Acanthus grows quickly into a taller, shrubby shape (hence its common name, "Hummingbird Bush").  A staple for any native plant garden to attract wildlife, Flame Acanthus is extremely drought tolerant and grows easily in our climate.  Interestingly, the plant spreads quickly by "exploding" seed pods.

Flame Acanthus in Frisco

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