Appearance
The flowers, which appear between late winter and late spring, have dense clusters of pale to deep pink stamens and are about 5 cm wide.The shrub is usually between 20 and 50 cm high and has bipinnate leaves.
Naming
Alternative common names for this species include Mock Mesquite and Mesquitella.
Habitat
"Calliandra eriophylla", commonly known as the Fairy Duster usually grows in dry areas. The Fairy duster can survive with little water, and with varied amounts of exposure to the sun. However, the plant blooms more when it is exposed to the sun than when it has little exposure to the sun. The Fairy Duster depends on soil that is dry, contains gravel, and its naturally alkaline. It is usually found on open hillsides and desert washes and slopes that fall below 5,000 feet. These plants can grow to be up to 2 to 4 feet wide and 1 to 3 feet tall. During the spring and summer the plant begins to bloom pale to vibrant pink flowers.References:
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