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Products > Carpenteria californica   Carpenteria californica - Bush Anemone   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrages) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-5 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F Carpenteria californica (Bush Anemone) - This attractive California native shrub comes from the foothills of the western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a much branched dome-shaped evergreen shrub, typically growing to 6 to 8 feet tall by 4 to 5 feet wide and displays white clusters of flowers with bright yellow stamens in the late spring and summer. Another interesting aspect is the old bark which peels to reveal the newer yellowish tan bark. Plant in sun or light shade. It is drought tolerant if in well drained soil. It is oak root fungus resistant, but is susceptible to aphids which disfigure the plant. Hardy to about 10-15 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.