Anisacanthus quad. w. 'Mountain Flame' |
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Mountain Flame Desert Honeysuckle |
Description
1 1/2" narrow tube shaped flowers separated into 4 parts. Deciduous. An irregularly branching shrub found on rocky stream banks and on flood plains. Drought tolerant once established. There is more flowering with some water. Soil tolerant. Cut back severly in late winter. This is less lush looking than wrightii.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.