However if you cut back the dead branches by 2/3 in the spring it will regrow from its roots. It is a deciduous plant (it will lose its leaves during the winter).
Here in San Antonio, the plant even survived the mega freeze of February 2021! In terms of hardiness zones, it will stay root hardy through Zone 7. Hummingbird Bush loves the heat and requires very little watering once established. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant this is the one for you.
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Be sure to grow it in full sun where it will thrive. However, Flame Acanthus produces abundant blooms from mid summer until frost. It can be hard to find plants with long bloom periods, especially in the heat of the Texas summer. 5 Reasons to Grow Hummingbird Bush (Flame Acanthus) 1. The trumpet shaped flowers are perfect for a butterfly’s proboscis. Unlike bees which can’t see the color red, hummingbirds are drawn to the bright red flowers. It can grow ok in part sun, but will produce fewer blooms. If you want a Hummingbird Bush covered in flowers from summer through fall, place it in full sun. The flowers are trumpet shaped and upright, making them the perfect drinking vessel for hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant is known for its profuse blooms of orange-red flowers. However it is particularly associated with the Hill Country and the Edwards Plateau region around San Antonio where I live. wrightii) is found in West and South Central Texas. This plant is a true Texan! This particular variety ( Aniscanthus quadrificlus var. Hummingbird bush is a butterfly and hummingbird magnet! Where is Hummingbird Bush (Flame Acanthus) Native To?
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