St. Catherine's Lace

Eriogonum Giganteum

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Overview

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum giganteum) is an imposing perennial native to California's Channel Islands. This robust plant typically reaches 3-6 feet high and wide, showcasing a dense, rounded form. In summer, it boasts large, delicate white to pinkish lace-like flower clusters that attract pollinators. Prefers full sun with well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for a low-maintenance, water-wise landscape. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum giganteum) is an imposing perennial native to California's Channel Islands

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum giganteum) is an imposing perennial native to California's Channel Islands

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — In summer, it boasts large, delicate white to pinkish lace-like flower clusters that attract pollinators

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Prefers full sun with well-draining soil

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for a low-maintenance, water-wise landscape

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — scientifically named Eriogonum giganteum

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — is a distinctive and impressive perennial shrub that can add a touch of drama to any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Polygonaceae

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St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — This robust plant typically reaches 3-6 feet high and wide, showcasing a dense, rounded form

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum giganteum) is an imposing perennial native to California's Channel Islands

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — In summer, it boasts large, delicate white to pinkish lace-like flower clusters that attract pollinators

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Prefers full sun with well-draining soil

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for a low-maintenance, water-wise landscape

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — scientifically named Eriogonum giganteum

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — is a distinctive and impressive perennial shrub that can add a touch of drama to any landscape design

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Native to the Channel Islands off the coast of California

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — this member of the buckwheat family is well-adapted to dry

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — with mature specimens typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet and spreading equally as wide

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — These flower clusters can span up to 12 inches across and often attract a host of pollinators

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — flat-topped clusters of tiny white to pinkish flowers that bloom in profusion from late spring into summer

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Catherine's Lace transform into rust-red seed heads, extending the plant's visual interest well into fall

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — including bees and butterflies.<br><br>As the season progresses

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — This low-maintenance shrub is drought-tolerant once established

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — making it a superb choice for sustainable or xeriscape gardens

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Catherine's Lace into a landscape design brings not only an attractive aesthetic but also ecological value

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — supporting local wildlife and contributing to the garden's biodiversity

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — With its impressive size and showy blooms

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Eriogonum giganteum is sure to become a focal point in any garden setting

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — red and white flowers in the garden

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — shrub with red and white blooms

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