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California Native Plant

Calliandra eriophylla

Pink Fairy Duster

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Fine-textured shrub grows to 3' x 4'. Pink powderpuff blooms appear heavily spring, intermittently through fall. Quite cold and drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to the southwestern deserts.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

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, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.