Calliandra
Calliandra calothyrsus
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A tropical shrub prized for its feathery, bright pink to red powder-puff flower heads and fine, bipinnate foliage. Nitrogen-fixing and fast-growing, making it excellent for permaculture systems, livestock fodder, and erosion control.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is most commonly grown; no major cultivars are widely distinguished, though plants vary in flower color intensity from pink to deep red depending on provenance and growing conditions.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A tropical shrub prized for its feathery, bright pink to red powder-puff flower heads and fine, bipinnate foliage. Nitrogen-fixing and fast-growing, making it excellent for permaculture systems, livestock fodder, and erosion control.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Calliandra grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is most commonly grown; no major cultivars are widely distinguished, though plants vary in flower color intensity from pink to deep red depending on provenance and growing conditions.