Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth'

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Elizabeth Bush Anemone

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Standing 6-7' tall, 'Elizabeth' has pure, white, fragrant flowers and is an attractive multi-stemmed evergreen shrub. It has larger flowers than the common Bush Anemone and will do well in sun or shade.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.