Anisacanthus quad. w. 'Mexican Flame'

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Desert Honeysuckle, Mexican Flame

Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer:

Description

Medium sized deciduous shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Cadmium red tubular flowers midsummer thru fall. Needs good drainage. Not attractive in winter. In full sun, can be a very showy addition to summer color. Late winter cut to ground for clean regrowth. Hummer & butterfly attractor. Has a long foliage & blooming season when nothing else is blooming in mid summer. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

White

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.