Fairy Duster

Calliandra Eriophylla

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Overview

The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a delicate, small shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide. It features fine, feathery foliage and produces vibrant pink, puffball-like flowers primarily in spring, attracting pollinators. This drought-tolerant native of the Southwest thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade, requiring minimal care once established. Adds a whimsical touch to xeriscapes and low-water gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 7–11Climate Arid

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a delicate, small shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a delicate, small shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — puffball-like flowers primarily in spring

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — requiring minimal care once established

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — This drought-tolerant native of the Southwest thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — Adds a whimsical touch to xeriscapes and low-water gardens

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — scientifically named Calliandra eriophylla

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid

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Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — feathery foliage and produces vibrant pink

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a delicate, small shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — puffball-like flowers primarily in spring

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — requiring minimal care once established

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — This drought-tolerant native of the Southwest thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — Adds a whimsical touch to xeriscapes and low-water gardens

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — scientifically named Calliandra eriophylla

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — offering a unique addition to any xeric landscape design

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — is a captivating shrub indigenous to the desert regions of the American Southwest

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — This resilient perennial typically reaches a modest size of 2 to 4 feet in height and spreads equally wide

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — bottlebrush-like flowers boast a bright pink hue

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — offering a charming contrast to the muted tones of arid environments

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — which emerge predominantly in the spring and intermittently throughout the year depending on the climate

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — are not only visually striking but also serve as a magnet for pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — they excel in sandy or gravelly compositions and require minimal supplemental watering once established

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — although they can tolerate partial shade

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — underlining their drought-tolerant nature

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — pink flowers in the garden

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — Minimal pruning may be performed to maintain the desired shape and remove any spent blooms or dead branches

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — with the added benefit of attracting wildlife and supporting local ecosystems

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — shrub with pink blooms

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a delicate, small shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide; this

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — shrub for full or half

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — feathery foliage and produces vibrant pink; bottlebrush-like flowers boast a bright pink hue

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