This tough native shrub occurs on dry rocky hills at elevations from 2000-5000 feet. Tiny fern-like green leaves drop in the winter or in extreme summer drought to expose the the densely-branched form. Light pink to white powder puff flowers appear for a short time in the spring. This plant is cold, heat and drought tolerant, but prefers coarse well-drained soil.
Calliandra eriophylla (Pink Fairy Duster)
Calliandra eriophylla
Pink Fairyduster, Fairyduster, Mesquitilla, Mock Mesquite
This tough native shrub occurs on dry rocky hills at elevations from 2000-5000 feet. Tiny fern-like green leaves drop in the winter or in extreme summer drought to expose the the densely-branched form. Light pink to white powder puff flowers appear for a short time in the spring. This plant is cold, heat and drought tolerant, but prefers coarse well-drained soil.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Mass Planting |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: GCS
Image by: GCS
Image by: GCS
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