Botanical Name
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Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii
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Description
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Also known as hummingbird bush, this low growing sprawling shrub reaches 3-4 feet tall with an equal or greater spread. This Texas native is a prolific blooming plant, with trumpet-like, orange to red, tubular flowers that bloom all summer and until the first frost. A heat and drought tolerant selection, however summer rains trigger a new flush of blooms.
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Height x Width
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4' H x 4-5' W
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Water
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Water regularly until established.
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Zones
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Zones 7-10
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Fertilization
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Fertilize in early spring and again in early fall with a well balanced fertilizer. Follow label instructions.
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Pruning
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Cut back to near ground level in late winter.
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PC #
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CsNH13005
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