Fallugia paradoxa

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California Native Plant
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Durable shrub 6' tall and 4' wide. Native over wide range: SW, CA to TX, CO to Mexico. White rose flowers appear intermittently heavy from Apr-May. Named for its feathery seed heads. Found 3-8000' in arroyos, gravelly slopes in upper desert 3500'-8000'. Semi-evergreen. Fast-growing. Wheat-colored branches lined with small olive green lobed leaves. Full sun, afternoon shade best. Durable, low maintenance. Excellent ornamental. One of showiest of native shrubs. Drought & cold hardy. Erosion control.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.