Calliandra eriophylla
Pink Fairy Duster
Description
Fine-textured shrub grows to 3' x 4'. Pink powderpuff blooms appear heavily spring, intermittently through fall. Quite cold and drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to the southwestern deserts.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.