Botanical Name: Eriogonum giganteum
Common Name: St. Catherine's lace Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect to somewhat sprawling shrub, loosely branched to form an open rounded to mounding form; becomes more irregularly-shaped with age Height 4' - 8' (10') Spread equal or more Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates some shade Soil well-draining, drier soils Hardiness some frost (zones 14-24) - prefers warm habitats near coast Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, ovate-oblong, grayish-white, tomentose, 2"-3" long Flowers grayish-white, tiny, in large flattened 12"-18" clusters (cymes) on stalks above the foliage; April-July Fruit a tiny achene Propagation: seed Usage: an excellent medium to large-scale filler or informal background hedge - for foliage color and informal shape - a good erosion control mass-planting material for slopes Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak - needs little watering after established Fertilizing none is required after establishment Pruning selectively head back to promote a fuller dense shape Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Catalina & San Clemente Islands Family: Polygonaceae Notes: |
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