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California Native Plant

Calliandra eriophylla

Fairy Duster, False Mesquite

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This fine-textured shrub grows 3' tall and 3'-4' wide. It blooms heavily in spring and intermittently through the rest of year in response to moisture. It is quite cold tolerant although it will freeze to the ground in serious frost. Flower color ranges white to pink into sometimes red. It is good for erosion control and is drought tolerant. It will become deciduous over prolonged dry periods. It prefers coarse, well drained soil. Little pruning is 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

Attracts Bees

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, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.