Description
Form: Shrub.
Leaf retention: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate.
Mature Size: 6' (2m) high and wide.
Flowers: Yellow to orange to red, tubular, 2" (5cm) long, four backward curling lobes.
Bloom: Spring and fall, with most blossoms in spring. Blooms are often triggered by rain.
Fruit: Dried capsules with four seeds.
Leaves: Green, lance-shaped.
Stems: New stems grow erect, then tend to sprawl as they age.
Wildlife: The flowers attract hummingbirds. Mammals browse the foliage.
Toxic / Danger: No.
Origin: Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico.

Cultivation and Uses
USDA hardiness zones: 8b-11.
Heat tolerant: Yes.
Drought tolerant: Yes.
Sun: Full sun for the most blooms, part shade is tolerated.
Soil: Well draining, dry, sandy, low organic content, pH 6.5-8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline).
Water once established: Once or twice a month.
Prune: In late winter, remove old stems to promote new growth. Every few years, prune severely in late winter to rejuvenate.
Litter: Low.
Propagation: Seed.
Uses: Ornamental, hummingbird garden.

Comments
This plant is a member of the Acanthus family (Acanthaceae) and is related to Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii: Flame Honeysuckle.

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