(Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii)
Flame acanthus (also known as butterfly bush) is a drought-tolerant Texas native plant that thrives in full sun and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its bright red-orange tubular flowers from mid-summer until frost.
It grows 3-5 feet tall, loses its leaves in winter, and regrows from the roots in spring.
Once established, it requires very little water and is adapted to various Texas soils, including clay and rocky conditions.
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