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Anisacanthus quadrifidus v. wrightii

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Common Name: Flame Acanthus
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
Bloom Color: Orange/Yellow
Water Needs: Little Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun

Mature Height: 36"
Mature Width: 30"
Description:

Bright orange tubular flowers, long mid summer to fall bloom. Drought tolerant. Dies back in winter, cut back to ground in spring.


Garden Notes: Great plant! Starts blooming end of July till cooler days of fall. Hummingbirds love it and butterflies feed on nectar as well. Throws seed several feet to get new plants, not hard to remove.

Zauschneria arizonica

Common Name: Hummingbird Trumpet
Bloom Season: Late Summer
Bloom Color: Orange
Water Needs: Little Water Moderate Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Part-Shade

Mature Height: 36"
Mature Width: 24"
Description:

Thrives in hot sun, well drained soil. May spread by rhiizomes