Calliandra eriophylla

Identification

Genus: Calliandra Species: eriophylla Variety: None Cultivar: None
Common name: Fairy Duster.
 

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Description

A 1 to 3 ft. shrub to sub-shrub that is native from San Diego Co. through New Mexico and south in to Mexico. The 1-2 inch flowers are like a red cross between acacia and bottlebrush. Cattle, deer and horses will browse 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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Characteristics

Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster tolerates sand and seasonal flooding.

Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster's foliage 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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