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

Anisacanthuslinearis

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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Anisacanthus (uh-niss-uh-KAN-thus)
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Species
linearis (lin-AIR-iss)
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Synonym
Anisacanthus insignis var. linearis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Paso, Texas

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Dwarf Anisacanthus, Dwarf Anisacanth, Chisos Acanthus, Big Bend Acanthus Anisacanthus linearis is Endemic to Texas.

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