Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica

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Overview

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California, flourishing in USDA zones 8-10. It boasts lush, glossy foliage and grows to a mature size of about 4-6 feet tall and wide. In late spring to early summer, it produces fragrant white blossoms with yellow centers. Preferring well-drained soil and partial sun, it's an ideal choice for a low-maintenance, water-wise garden.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — flourishing in USDA zones 8-10

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — It boasts lush, glossy foliage and grows to a mature size of about 4-6 feet tall and wide

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — In late spring to early summer, it produces fragrant white blossoms with yellow centers

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Preferring well-drained soil and partial sun, it's an ideal choice for a low-maintenance, water-wise garden

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — also recognized by its botanical name Carpenteria californica

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Philadephiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — while drought-tolerant once established; lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — flourishing in USDA zones 8-10

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — It boasts lush, glossy foliage and grows to a mature size of about 4-6 feet tall and wide

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — In late spring to early summer, it produces fragrant white blossoms with yellow centers

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Preferring well-drained soil and partial sun, it's an ideal choice for a low-maintenance, water-wise garden

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — also recognized by its botanical name Carpenteria californica

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — is a magnificent evergreen shrub endemic to the foothills of California

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Holding an esteemed position in the garden

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — making it an excellent choice for a focal point or a background plant in a mixed border

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — The leaves are dark green and glossy

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides year-round interest

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.<br><br>From late spring to early summer

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers that are notably fragrant

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — attracting a variety of pollinators

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — adding a splash of contrasting color.<br><br>For optimal growth

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone prefers well-drained soil and a site with full sun to partial shade

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — while drought-tolerant once established

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — it benefits from occasional deep watering during extended periods of dryness

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers in the garden

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — shrub with white blooms

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — shrub for half or shade

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California; in late spring to early summer, it

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — flourishing in USDA zones 8-10; lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides year-round