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Calliandra eriophylla
Fairy Duster.
1Gal Container (Up to 0)
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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.
Calliandra eriophylla tolerates sand and seasonal flooding.
Foliage of Calliandra eriophylla has color green-gray and is stressdeciduous.
Flower of Calliandra eriophylla has color pink.
Communities for Calliandra eriophylla:Creosote Bush Scrub and Riparian (rivers & creeks).
| 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 |
