Fairy Duster
Calliandra eriophylla
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4 × 3 |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | February-April / September-October |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 10-15 °F |
| Leaf Description | Delicately compound, with tiny leaflets |
| Fruit | A legume (bean) |
| Longevity In years |
15 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2000-5000 ft. |
| Description | A common desert shrub which can be very small in stature in dry areas with no irrigation, or fairly large and branched if provided with extra water. This plant flowers in the late winter/early spring, providing color and pollinator value when many other plants are just coming out of winter dormancy. Mix with other desert shrubs and trees to help soften its bare branches in the winter. Also a good plant for habitat restoration projects across southern Arizona. |
