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    Calliandra eriophylla

    Also Known As

    • Fairy Duster
    • Mesquitella
    • Mock Mesquite

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Calliandra eriophylla plant details

    Calliandra eriophylla is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calliandra eriophylla

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calliandra eriophylla

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: erosion and heat
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Fluffy Pink.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    “Fairy Duster” is an emblem of southwestern deserts, and a cold-hardy northern outlier of a most tropical genus of beautiful plants. Little red to pink and white puffs sit on top of this fine-leafed low shrub, kind of like Albizia in miniature. Hardy to 0 °F or below. 

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Calliandra eriophylla plant

    How to Grow Calliandra eriophylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • erosion control

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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