Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold' – Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii Live Plant | 1 Gallon Texas Native

Add brilliant golden blooms and nonstop pollinator activity to your landscape with Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold', a beautiful Texas native shrub. This fully rooted 1-gallon live plant produces masses of vibrant gold tubular flowers from summer into fall, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Exceptionally drought tolerant and easy to grow, this low-maintenance shrub is ideal for xeriscapes, native gardens, pollinator habitats, and sunny borders.

'Benny's Gold' thrives in hot climates and poor soils while providing outstanding seasonal color and wildlife value. Its graceful branching habit and attractive peeling bark also provide winter interest after the growing season.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold' plant
✔️ Fully rooted in a 1-gallon trade nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established shrub ready for planting
✔️ Texas native, drought-tolerant variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

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

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with good drainage for the best flowering. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as the plant matures. In colder parts of its range, stems may die back in winter, but healthy roots will produce vigorous new growth in spring.