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California Native Plant

Eriogonum giganteum

St. Catherine's Lace

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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

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.