Thurber’s Desert-honeysuckle

Anisacanthus thurberi

Desert honeysuckle grows in desert washes, where it has become adapted to sandy soil, and that little bit of moisture it gets from growing near an ephemeral waterway. This shrub can be somewhat inconspicuous until it blooms at which point it becomes a real star.

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Details & Attributes

Plant Type(s)	Shrub
Longevity	15 (in years)
Size In relative feet, width by height	4 X 5
Description	Simple and elipsoid, growing in bunches called whorls.
Flower Color	Orange
Fruit	Inconspicuous.
Sun	Full, Partial
Water Needs	Low, Moderate