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Products > Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth'   Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth' - 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: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth' (Bush Anemone) - This many branching dome-shaped evergreen shrub is a striking California native. Growing to 6-8 feet, it displays clusters of 2 inch wide white 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 20-25 degrees F. 'Elizabeth' is a cultivar that was selected because of its masses of smaller white flowers and more compact growth habit. The pure white flowers grow in erect, compact clusters which hold over 20 flowers.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]