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Pink Fairy Duster

Calliandra eriophylla

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Size: 3-4′ tall and wide
Flowers: Light pink to rosy pink puff-ball-like abundant flowers late winter through spring and with summer rains
Site: Full Sun, withstands reflected heat and sun, well drained soils, root hardy to 0*F
Foliage: small bipinnately compound leaves green to green-gray, can be winter and summer deciduous

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard on Belton Lake.

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Calliandra eriophylla

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PublishedMarch 10, 2013

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