Dwarf Desert Honeysuckle

Description

Pinky anisacanthus is larger than either flame acanthus (A. quadrifidus v. wrightii) or dwarf acanthus (A. linearis), with broader leaves, a more sprawling form, and pink flowers which occur only in early spring and sometimes in fall. It is native to the Chinati Mountains in the Trans-Pecos, but not a common plant there. Pinky anisacanthus does not lend itself as well to landscape use as the other two species, because of its lanky form and relative smattering of blooms. It is root hardy as far north as Dallas and is adaptable to many soils.Plant Habit or Use: large shrub Exposure: sun Flower Color: pink Blooming Period: spring fall Fruit Characteristics: small capsule Height: 6 to 10 feet Width: 6 to 10 feet Plant Character: deciduousHeat Tolerance: very high