Pink Fairy Duster

Calliandra eriophylla

Shrub up to 4’ tall. Spineless.

Drops leaves in dry spell, rebuds after rain.

1” pink to reddish flower clusters.

Blooms any time of year, mostly October-May.

Ripe reddish seed pods split and curl.

Plant attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies.

Also called Calliandra, False Mesquite, Mesquitilla.