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Baja Fairy Duster
This evergreen shrub is upright and open-branched. The leaves are small and consist of narrow grey-green leaflets to 1/4". Flower heads are small, deep red to purplish and bloom throughout the warm parts of the year.
Calliandra californica
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf shape : Compound
Leaf color : Grey-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Blooms throughout the warm months of the year.
Flower color : Purple
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 5-6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 5 ft.
Growth rate : Slow-Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 30 to 35 F (Z10a)
Sunset zone : 10-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes
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