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Carpenteria californica
Anemone, Bush
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
This California native is a dense, clean evergreen shrub that grows 6'-8' high and 5' wide. It is tolerant of sun or shade. It has white fragrant flowers with yellow stamens flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This shrub makes a great privacy hedge. It is drought tolerant once it's established but will appreciate extra watering during hot summer months.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.