Flame Acanthus Live Plant – 1 Plant – 4" Pot – Anisacanthus quadrifidus

Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus), also known as Hummingbird Bush, is a Texas native flowering shrub with bright red to orange tubular flowers. Its seasonal blooms are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators, while its heat- and drought-tolerant nature makes it suitable for resilient garden landscapes.

This listing includes 1 fully rooted live plant in a 4-inch nursery container. It is suited to full sun, well-drained soil, xeriscapes, native plant gardens, sunny borders, and informal hedges. The plant is described as deciduous and may emerge later in spring.

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.

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, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 fully rooted Flame Acanthus live plant
• Anisacanthus quadrifidus
• 4-inch nursery container
• Bright orange to red tubular flowers
• Texas native ornamental shrub
• Attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators
• Full sun preferred
• Low watering requirements once established
• Well-drained soil; adaptable to poor soils
• Heat and drought resistant
• Deciduous perennial with seasonal flowering
• Suitable for xeriscapes, native gardens, sunny borders, and informal hedges

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 fully rooted live Anisacanthus quadrifidus plant, 4-inch nursery container, growing soil

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Flame Acanthus / Hummingbird Bush
Scientific Name: Anisacanthus quadrifidus
Plant Type: Native flowering shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Bright orange to red tubular flowers
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to poor soils
Water: Low
USDA Zone: Not provided by seller
Quantity: 1 plant
Plant Form: Fully rooted, potted
Container: 4-inch nursery pot
Growth Habit: Shrub
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Use: Native garden, xeriscape, pollinator garden, ornamental landscape

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Flame Acanthus?
The seller does not provide a specific USDA hardiness zone. The plant is described as a Texas native suited to arid, semiarid, subtropical, and related warm climates.

2. How much sunlight does Flame Acanthus need?
Flame Acanthus prefers full sun and is described as well suited to hot, dry conditions.

3. How much water does Flame Acanthus need?
The seller lists low water requirements. Supplemental watering can support flowering, while established plants are described as drought resistant.

4. What is the growth habit of Flame Acanthus?
It is a fast-growing, deciduous flowering shrub with seasonal tubular blooms.

5. Can Flame Acanthus be grown in a container?
This listing is supplied in a 4-inch nursery container. The seller primarily recommends the plant for native gardens, xeriscapes, sunny borders, and landscape use.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.