Eriogonum giganteum
St. Catherine's Lace
Description
St. Catherine's Lace is a large open shrub growing 4'-5' high and 3'-4' wide. Evergreen leaves are oval shaped, silvery on top and woolly white on bottom. During spring, flat clusters of tiny, cream colored flowers appear reminding one of Granny's lace doilies. These flowers turn rust in summer and fall. It is a full-sun California native that does well in coastal areas, not needing irrigation once established. In warmer, inland areas, this plant will also thrive with minimal watering. It attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. It does best with well draining soil but tolerates clay soil. Great for hillside planting. Do not plant close to walkways as this shrub gets brittle with age. Not advisable for potting.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
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