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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 8–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers that are notably fragrant
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone prefers well-drained soil and a site with full sun to partial shade; in late spring to early, image 58Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — shrub for half or shade; it benefits from occasional deep watering during extended periods of drynessBush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides year-round interestBush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.<br><br>From late spring to early summer; it benefits from, image 54Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.<br><br>From late spring to early summerBush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — flourishing in USDA zones 8-10; lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides year-round+68

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Philadephiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers that are notably fragrant
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone prefers well-drained soil and a site with full sun to partial shade; in late spring to early, image 58
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — shrub for half or shade; it benefits from occasional deep watering during extended periods of dryness
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; it benefits from, image 54
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) — flourishing in USDA zones 8-10; lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides year-round
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California; in late spring to early, image 43
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) — Preferring well-drained soil and partial sun, it's an ideal choice for a low-maintenance, water-wise garden, image 26
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers that are notably fragrant; in late spring to early summer, it produces fragrant white, image 55
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — shrub with white blooms; lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides year-round interest
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — In late spring to early summer, it produces fragrant white blossoms with yellow centers, image 46
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — attracting a variety of pollinators
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) — adding a splash of contrasting color.<br><br>For optimal growth; it benefits from occasional deep watering, image 57
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides year-round interest, image 32
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — flourishing in USDA zones 8-10; lanceolate shape that contributes to its elegant appearance and provides, image 44
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — is a magnificent evergreen shrub endemic to the foothills of California; in late spring to early summer, it produces
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — It boasts lush, glossy foliage and grows to a mature size of about 4-6 feet tall and wide; it benefits, image 45
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers in the garden
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.<br><br>From late spring to early summer; it benefits from occasional
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