Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster) Succulent soil California Fan Palm

California Fan Palm

deciduous Erosion Control Yes Bank Stabilization Yes Fire Resistant Yes Deer resistant Yes Local plant Yes

Pitcher sage is a member of the mint family

- Native to Norfolk Island

Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster) Succulent soil California Fan PalmFairy duster This shrub grows up to three feet high and ten feet wide. It has criss crossing branches with dark green leaves that look like tight miniature ferns. Red spikey flowers bloom year around with seed pods that look like snow peas and when ripe they explode. This shrub is native to sandy washes, flats, and hillsides. You can plant a few and use these plants as a screen, plant one singularly, or plant in a deep pot. Plant with Desert Willow,