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Products > Carpenteria californica
 
Carpenteria californica - Bush Anemone
 

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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.