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Calliandra eriophylla

Identification

Calliandra eriophylla, Fairy Duster.
Calliandra eriophylla, Fairy Duster pink flowers. - grid24_3
Calliandra eriophylla
Calliandra eriophylla, Fairy Duster - grid24_3
Calliandra eriophylla, Fairy Duster
Calliandra eriophylla, Fairy Duster. with leaves. - grid24_3
Calliandra eriophylla

Description

Fairy Duster is a 1 to 3 ft. shrub to sub-shrub that is native from San Diego County through New Mexico and south to Mexico. The 1-2 inch flowers are like a red cross between acacia and bottlebrush. Cattle, deer and horses will browse Fairy Duster if given a chance. In the desert washes it is invisible until it flowers, then it is a ohhh and ahhh.

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Available at our Santa Margarita store.

Contact: bawilson@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm
Address: 3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453
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Available at our Escondido store.

Contact: escondido@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm
Address: 8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026
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Characteristics

Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster tolerates sand and seasonal flooding.

Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster's foliage color is green-gray and type is stressdeciduous.
Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster's flower color is pink.

Communities

Communities for Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster:Creosote Bush Scrub and Riparian (rivers & creeks).

Ranges for Calliandra eriophylla

ph: 6.00 to 8.00
usda: 9 to 10
height[m]: 0.50 to 1.00
width[m]: 0.50 to 1.00
rainfall[cm]: 61.00 to 126.00

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