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Flame Anisacanthus, Wright Anisacanthus
Scientific Name: Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii (Torr.) Henr.
Synonym: Drejera wrightii, Anisacanthus wrightii
Family: Acanthaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 2-13 USDA: 7b-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 5°F (-15°C) Heat Tolerance: Good, blooms better with weekly watering in summer in the hot desert Sun Exposure: Full sun or light shade, blooms better in full sun Origin: Streambanks of southern Texas, northeastern Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas) Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub growing rapidly up to 3 feet tall, 4 feet wide (0.9m by 1.2m); green leaves, up to 2 inches long (5 cm), 1 inch wide (2.5 cm) Watering Needs: Give moderate water in summer to encourage blooming. Needs good drainage. Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Cultural Practices:
Severe pruning in the spring encourages new growth, and more blossom.

Blooming Habits:
The Flame Anisacanthus has bright red orange flowers, on 8 inch spikes (20 cm), all the summer. They attract butterflies and hummingbirds.