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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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