Anisacanthus puberulus

Dwarf Desert Honeysuckle – Although not a true honeysuckle, the pale pink flowers of this Texas native certainly bare a resemblance. This woody perennial sports attractive bright green foliage and can grow up to 4-5 feet tall at maturity. If left unpruned, the slender branches will wind outwards, giving the plant an open and airy feel. If you prefer a denser shrub, you can prune it back in late spring. In fall, small pale pink honeysuckle-like flowers emerge all over the canopy, drawing in butterflies and hummingbirds like a beacon. As it is native to west Texas, it is known to be very drought tolerant and cold hardy, showing no damage in temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant in full sun and in well-draining, rock soil. Although it is drought tolerant, it will need some extra water while it gets established.