Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold' – Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii Live Plant | 1 Gallon Nursery Pot | Texas Native Shrub | Hummingbird Favorite

Bring vibrant color and pollinators to your landscape with this live Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold', a fully rooted plant shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot and ready for planting. This Texas native shrub produces an abundance of brilliant golden tubular flowers from late spring through summer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its drought tolerance, adaptability to poor soils, and low-maintenance nature make it an outstanding choice for native gardens, xeriscapes, borders, and container plantings. You will receive a healthy, fully rooted plant similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold' plant
✔️ Fully rooted in a 1-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established shrub
✔️ Ready for planting or container growing
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Texas Firecracker 'Benny's Gold'
Botanical Name: Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii 'Benny's Gold'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Fully rooted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of rocky, clay, and poor soils
Watering: Low once established; moderate during establishment
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best flowering display. Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce watering once established. In colder parts of its range, the plant may die back in winter and regrow from the roots in spring. Occasional pruning can help maintain a tidy shape and encourage vigorous new growth.