{"title":"Anisacanthus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eAnisacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e, as the name implies, is related to \u003ca title=\"See our selection of bear's breeches for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/acanthus\"\u003ebear's breeches\u003c\/a\u003e (acanthus). There are around 18 species in the genus \u003cem\u003eAnisacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e, all native to the Americas. The northernmost species, \u003cem\u003eAnisacanthus wrightii\u003c\/em\u003e, is the only species hardy in temperate gardens. The common names of anisacanthus (hummingbird bush, flame acanthus, texas firecracker, desert honeysuckle) tell you a lot about the plant...it attracts hummingbirds (and butterflies), has orange-red tube-shaped flowers, is drought-tolerant, and is not palatable to deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnisacanthus begins blooming in summer and continues until fall. Summer rains will trigger an extra heavy flush of blooms. Although it is very adaptable to different soil types in its native habitat, it needs well-drained soils in temperate gardens to prevent winter root rot. Anisacanthus will grow into a loose shrub up to 6' tall in the wild but winter dieback or mid-spring pruning will tame its height to 3-5'. This flowering perennial looks great in a large container or a mixed border, where it can be combined with other hummingbird plants such as \u003ca title=\"buddleia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/butterfly-bush-buddleia-davidii-plant-buddleja\"\u003ebuddleia\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"kniphofia for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/kniphofia-red-hot-poker-plant\"\u003ekniphofia\u003c\/a\u003e. Note that anisacanthusis frequently misspelled as aniscanthus in the trade. When you are ready to buy anisacanthus for your garden, check out our online offering of anisacanthus for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anisacanthus-wrightii","title":"Anisacanthus wrightii","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii) Our late cat Zirconia thought we had baited the garden for hummingbirds after we planted a clump of Texas firecracker. This dazzling, \u003ca title=\"See all of our deer resistant perennials\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/deer-resistant-plants-flowers-perennials-deer-wont-eat\"\u003edeer resistant perennial\u003c\/a\u003e, native to Texas and adjacent Mexico, is composed of small, pointed green leaves held along parchment-colored, upright stems. Starting in late spring and continuing until frost, the 4' tall x 6' wide Anisacanthus wrightii is covered in masses of long-tubed, bright orange, star-shaped flowers. In warmer climates where there is no winter dieback, Texas firecracker can reach heights of 6'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn cold winters it can die to the ground in which case the stems will need to be cut to the ground or to a live part of the stem. The plant will not be set back by this but will soon regrow and bloom all summer into fall when a killing frost will halt its bloom. Cutting Anisacanthus back in late winter might also be employed to manage its size. This is all the maintenance that this plant needs other than dealing with the occasional seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll day full sun is ideal, or something approaching this. Anisacanthus is very drought tolerant needing little to no supplemental irrigation in a typical eastern US summer. Flowering can slow down or even stop in extended drought but quickly resume once rehydrated. Despite its drought tolerance it does not mind wet spells if grown in well-drained soil, that is soil where water doesn't stand after a rain. It also tolerates a wide range of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnisacanthus wrightii has many common names beyond Texas Firecracker. \"Flame Acanthus\" is fairly widely used and might seem a bit confusing for this plant could hardly seem more different from the true Acanthus yet both are in the acanthus family, the Acanthaceae. \"Hummingbird Bush\" is another common name and is certainly appropriate as it is highly favored as a nectar source by hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnisacanthus is a tidy upright shrub, generally in the 3 to 5 foot height range. The orange-red flowers (orange in the cultivar 'Pumpkin') are produced all summer into fall. And then there are the hummingbirds which visit the flowers and add much to to its ornamental value. This low-maintenance plant adds much to a full sun garden and its drought tolerance makes it lower maintenance during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eXuJ8G5OaVA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026469317,"sku":"5119","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Anisacanthus-wrightii.i-5119.s-68256.r-1.jpg?v=1792062856"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Anisacanthus_wrightii_1900x350_9f30a4af-ee20-4233-9c37-34c298d74321.jpg?v=1680617866","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/anisacanthus.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}