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California Native Plant

Calliandra eriophylla

Fairy Duster

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Fine-textured shrub 3' tall x 3-4' wide. Blooms heavily spring, intermittently through rest of year response to moisture. Quite cold tolerant although will freeze to ground in serious frost. Native Texas to Calif. 2-5000' on dry rocky hills. Flower color ranges white to pink into some red. Good for erosion control. Usually seed grown so there can be lots of variability. Will go deciduous over prolonged dry periods. Very drought tolerant. Coarse well drained soil preferred. Little pruning needed.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.