Eriogonum giganteum

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St. Catherine's Lace

 
California Native Plant
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Description

St. Catherine's Lace is a large open shrub growing 4'-5' high and 3'-4' wide with woolly, gray leaves and flat clusters of cream flowers that turn rust with age. It is a CA native that is drought tolerant. It attracts butterflies and beneficial insects.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.