Flame Honeysuckle
Anisacanthus quadrifidus v. wrightii
Flame honeysuckle attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Also try A. thurberi. Photo credit: Greg Corman.
THE BASICS
Type: Shrub
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 5°F
Water: Low
Native to: Chihuahuan Desert
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 3 feet
Mature Width: 4 feet
Mature Form: Sprawling
FOLIAGE
Deciduous
Color: Bright green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
Birds
hummingbirds
butterflies
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Orange-red
Season: summer, fall
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Attracts Wildlife
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Photo Credit: Donna DiFrancesco
Photo Credit: Donna DiFrancesco
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Donna DiFrancesco, Donna DiFrancesco