Dwarf Anisacanthus, Dwarf Anisacanth, Chisos Acanthus, Big Bend Acanthus
Anisacanthuslinearis

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Anisacanthus (uh-niss-uh-KAN-thus)
Species: linearis (lin-AIR-iss)

Synonym:Anisacanthus insignis var. linearis

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting