Calliandra californica
Baja Fairy Duster
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Calliandra californica |
Principal Common Name | Baja Fairy Duster |
Common Name(s) | |
Synonym | |
Description | Open branched evergreen drought tolerant shrub with finely divided leaves. Bright red multi-stamened flowers like fluff balls most of the year. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | Southern California |
Height Range | 4 - 5 FT |
Spread Range | 5 - 6 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | |
Leaf Texture | Feathery |
Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
Flower Color | Red stamens |
Flower Time | Continuous |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Color : Evergreen : Flower : Form |
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