{"product_id":"flame-acanthus-anisacanthus-quadrifidus-var-wrightii","title":"Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eFlame Acanthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hummingbird Bush, Wright’s Desert Honeysuckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heat-loving native that delivers bright color and draws hummingbirds late in the season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      Native to Other Texas Regions\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Favorite, Nectar Source, Hummingbirds\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Xeriscape, Pollinator Garden, Naturalized Planting\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n    Spreading Clump\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Summer, Fall (Long Bloom)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA drought-tolerant native shrub with bright orange-red blooms that draw hummingbirds through the heat of summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Flame Acanthus produces tubular flowers in vivid orange to red tones, creating a bold display during late summer and fall. Its airy structure and heat tolerance make it a standout in low-water landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExceptional heat and drought tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong late-season color\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReliable performer in harsh conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  A top nectar source for hummingbirds, especially during its peak bloom in late summer and fall.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Also supports pollinators, adding seasonal ecological value when few plants are in bloom.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It excels in rocky, sandy, or limestone soils and is ideal for xeriscape and low-water landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXeriscape and dry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunny beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates rocky or limestone conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  May die back in winter and return in spring. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment; once established, Flame Acanthus is highly drought tolerant and performs best in well-drained soils.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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