Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold' Live Plant (1 Gallon) – Fully Rooted – Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii

Add vibrant color and pollinator appeal to your landscape with Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold', a fully rooted live plant in a 1 Gallon nursery container. This hardy perennial shrub is prized for its bright golden-yellow tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the blooming season.

Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, native landscapes, and xeriscapes, 'Benny's Gold' thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Once established, it is known for its heat and drought tolerance, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.

This listing includes one (1) fully rooted live plant in a 1 Gallon nursery container.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Live Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold'
• Fully rooted in a 1 Gallon nursery container
• Botanical name: Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii 'Benny's Gold'
• Bright golden-yellow tubular flowers
• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Excellent for pollinator gardens, borders, and native landscapes
• Thrives in full sun
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Low-maintenance perennial shrub

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold' plant
• 1 Gallon nursery container

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold'
Scientific Name: Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii 'Benny's Gold'
Plant Type: Flowering Perennial Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Golden yellow flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
USDA Zone: 7–11

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold'?
It is generally hardy in USDA Zones 7–11.

2. Does this plant attract pollinators?
Yes. Its tubular flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

3. Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. It can be grown in large containers with good drainage and full sun.

4. How much sunlight does it require?
It performs best in full sun for vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

5. How often should it be watered?
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it tolerates periods of drought and requires only moderate watering.