Flame Acanthus
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Botanical Name
Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii
Plant Type
Shrubs
Plant Height Min
3ft
Plant Height Max
5ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Orange
Red
Plant Spread Min
3ft
Plant Spread Max
4ft
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Medium-sized native shrub can be used as low hedge; orange, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies; re-seeds aggressively; if frost browns leaves, cut back by 1/3 to 1/2 before spring growth begins