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Calliandra eriophylla False mesquite or Fairy-duster

Previous scientific name(s): Calliandra eriophylla var. chamaedrys, Calliandra eriophylla var. eriophylla

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Rhizomatous, low-growing shrub (up to 3 feet) with dense branches and attractive purple flowers. Provides valuable year-long forage to livestock and deer while its seeds are sought after by upland game birds. Withstands grazing well due to spreading nature and is also useful for erosion control plantings.

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Species Attributes

Height:

2 - 3 feet

Life Form:

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

5 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Average

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

45.90 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

18,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Purple

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