Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. quadrifidus
Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. quadrifidus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Anisacanthus
- Species:
- Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. quadrifidus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or freeze damage. Common in fire-prone brushlands and benefits from periodic disturbance.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures without pretreatment. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI