Calliandra eriophylla
Light: Full sun to light shade; flowers best with ample sun. Tolerates reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply and allow soil to dry between waterings. Occasional summer irrigation encourages fuller foliage and repeat flowering. Water more regularly during establishment.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid persistently wet soil.
Mature size: Typically 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring, with scattered repeat blooms after summer rains or supplemental irrigation.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen; may drop leaves during drought or cold weather.
Growth rate: Moderate with occasional irrigation; slower under very dry conditions.