Calliandra eriophylla - Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo (Plant) Perennial Roots may be mildly toxic

Roots may be mildly toxic

and is tough as nails

from 300' - 1

Specialty Features Pollinators

A beautiful shrub popular with butterflies

Calliandra eriophylla - Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo (Plant) Perennial Roots may be mildly toxicFlowers appear like a pink mist when in full bloom. This slow growing shrub needs good drainage. Good for desert gardens, and also good in containers. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Calliandra eriophylla Common Name Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months February, March, April