Calliandra eriophylla - Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo (Plant) Flora Structured around major California plant

Structured around major California plant communities - ”bluffs

whether for hunting or for observation and enjoyment

We all recognize the California Quail

The acorn woodpeckers who call “Waka

oak woodland

Calliandra eriophylla - Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo (Plant) Flora Structured around major California plantFlowers appear like a pink mist when in full bloom. This slow growing shrub needs good drainage. Good for desert gardens, and also good in containers. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Calliandra eriophylla Common Name Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months February, March, April