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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

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

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

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