Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold'
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Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. Wrightii (Benny Simpson Yellow Hummingbird Bush named after Benny Simpson)
Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii, also known as Texas firecracker, is a deciduous shrub growing up to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It has a spreading appearance and is native to extreme south-central Texas and adjacent northern Mexico, where it typically grows on rocky, calcareous slopes and floodplains.
The plant has slender, brittle stems, attractive, peeling bark, and small lanceolate-shaped leaves that nearly clasp. During its blooming period, it produces bright red-orange tubular flowers that are 1-1.5 inches long. These flowers appear abundantly after rainfall from spring to late summer and are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Deer usually avoids this plant.
Texas firecracker thrives in medium to dry, well-draining soils in full sun. However, it is adaptable to many soil types, including poor, rocky, and heavy clay. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in pots. Desert landscapes may need occasional but regular summer irrigation. The plant is hardy in Zones 7 to 10. In colder regions, the plant will die back to the roots and reemerge with new growth in the spring.
While pruning is unnecessary, the plant can be pruned for shaping in the fall and more severely every few years.
Height: 3’-5'
Spread: 3’-4'
Bloom: June-September
Light: Full sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas & Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
