Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' Common Name Casitas Chaparral Mallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun
Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Disturbed areas
and recommends places for viewing natives
introduced by Las Pilitas nursery
Plant Characteristics Family Name Berberidaceae Species Name Berberis aquifolium var
Calliandra eriophylla - Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo (Plant) Flora Plant Characteristics Family Name MalvaceaeFlowers appear like a pink mist when in full bloom. This slow growing shrub needs good drainage. Good for desert gardens, and also good in containers. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Calliandra eriophylla Common Name Pink Fairyduster, Mesquitillo Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months February, March, April