Calliandra californica
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Baja Fairy Duster
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 5' x 5' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Desert Conditions, Hedge, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Vase |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 10-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Sometimes called Baja Fairy Duster. It is a medium sized shrub that grows to 5 feet high and 5 feet wide. Medium green divided leaves are one inch long and give its tropical appearance. Has scarlet red to red-orange tufted flowers appear nearly year-round. Flowering is most prevalent from November to March with intermittent blooming during the summer. The long red stamens of these flowers resemble the tufted head of a dusting brush. It strongly attracts hummingbirds which are very territorial about this plant. Baja Fairy Duster makes a beautiful addition to any xeric landscape where year-round color and low maintenance are desired.
