Eriogonum giganteum |
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St. Catherine's Lace |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.