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Anisacanthus thurberi
Thurber's Desert Honeysuckle
Notes Uses: Hardy screening plant for bare walls and fences, can become leggy. Requires some pruning to keep in shape. Bird and butterfly attracting
Prefers good drainage.
Caution: As with all deciduous species consideration must be given to planting in locations where litter will not reach waterways.
  • Height 1.5-2.4m
  • Spread 1.8-2.4m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Acanthaceae
  • Botanical Name Anisacanthus thurberi
  • Common Name Thurber's Desert Honeysuckle
  • Origin Arizona, New Mexico
  • Habit Open, Vase shape, Spreading
  • Landscape Coast, 2nd line coast, Plains
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red, Orange
  • Flowering Time Spring, Autumn
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)