Calliandra eriophylla
Fairy Duster, False Mesquite
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.