Tropicals: Calliandra emarginata
Botanical name: Calliandra emarginata
Common name: Dwarf Powderpuff
Planted
3
times
at a glance
Soil: | dry, , sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 9b thru 11a |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Categories: |
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Attributes: |
butterfly attracting, hummingbird attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Tropicals: Calliandra emarginata"
Bright pink powderpuffs cover the plant year-round, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Dwarf Powderpuff is a cold-tender tropical that grows up to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.
History:
This is a native of Central America and Mexico, and has been introduced in the United States.