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Acanthaceae
Hummingbird Bush
Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii
Fiery attraction and desert vitality.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Anisacanthus
- Native to
- Texas, Mexico
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- deciduous shrub
- Height
- 90–180 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, rocky, alkaline
- Water
- low; drought-tolerant
- Hardiness
- 7–10
- Lifespan
- perennial shrub
Did you know
- True to its name, the tubular flowers are magnets for hummingbirds, which are its primary pollinators.
- It blooms prolifically from spring until frost — one of the longest-blooming native shrubs in the Southwest.
- The plant is extremely heat-tolerant and thrives in temperatures exceeding 40 °C (104 °F).
- Butterflies, especially swallowtails, visit just as frequently as hummingbirds.
- It was named the 2013 Texas Superstar plant for its exceptional performance in harsh Texas conditions.
Color meanings
Orange
joyful energy
Red
irresistible attraction