Baja Fairy Duster







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	Botanical Name: Calliandra californica Common Name(s): Baja Fairy Duster

Photographer:

Mountain States Nursery

Description:

Baja fairy duster is a constant bloomer that grows about 3-5' tall and wide. Plants are evergreen in climates without frost; otherwise they will freeze to the ground. Blooms are most abundant in spring, but continue year-round for constant interest. Native of central Baja gravelly hillsides. Drought tolerant but growth fairly quick with additional moisture. Soil tolerant. Full sun will promote flowering. Needs little shearing. Hummers. Bees. Larval food Lycaenid Butterflies.Ants farm caterpillars

Information by George Hull MSN

Notes:

Tolerates 20f


	Culture:

	Sun: Half

	Water: Low

	Growth Rate: Moderate

	Hydrozones: #1

	Soil Type: Loam

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: N/A



	Design:

	Design Styles: Desert

	Accenting Features: Showy Flower

	Seasonal Interest: Winter

	Location Uses: Bank

	Special Uses: Full

	Attracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: Red

	Flower Season: Winter

	Leaf Color: Green

	Bark Color: N/A

	Fruit Color: N/A

	Fruit Season: N/A

	Fruit Type: N/A



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