Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii

Also Known As

Anisacanthus quadrifidus 'Mexican Fire'
Anisacanthus wrightii
Flame Acanthus
Hummingbird Bush
Mexican Fire Flame Acanthus
Texas Firecracker

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

7a-11

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Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii plant details

Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fall color, long-blooming, mass-planting

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Texas native loves heat and full sun and does well in poor soil. Summer and fall brilliant red tubular flowers are loved by both butterflies and hummingbirds, and most likely you. Lookout, it's a hot one! Low-maintenance, it can be cut to the ground to refresh. 2' x 2'Minimum temperature: 5° F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Sun or Partial Shade. Outdoor. Red- Orange.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Texas Firecracker - Flame Acanthus - Hummingbird Bush - A woody shrub in southern areas, a returning perennial in the north. A bushy plant with small pointed green leaves, likes sun to bright shade and well drained soil. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the bright red honeysuckle like trumpet blooms on long spikes. Native to Texas, deer resistant, blooming from summer thru fall. Loves heat and is drought tolerant. Hardy zone 7-10

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Deep reddish-orange upward facing tubular blooms are borne an upright to spreading deciduous shrub. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. As the name implies, Hummingbirds enjoy the nectar of this shrub. A tough Texas native and is drought tolerant once established. Cut to the ground in spring for denser growth. Needs a well drained soil.

By: Almost Eden

This little fellow is slow out of the blocks in spring. Twice I thought I had killed it, but never did. Leafs out in maybe May, and looks clean and green all summer. Down the home stretch.....about late September.....it is ablaze with hot red flame flowers, and the hummingbirds, bees, butterflies love it!!