Eriogonum giganteum |
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St. Catherine's Lace |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
Description
St. Catherine's Lace is a large open shrub growing 4'-5' high and 3'-4' wide with woolly, gray leaves and flat clusters of cream flowers that turn rust with age. It is a CA native that is drought tolerant. It attracts butterflies andbeneficial insects.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Bank, Bedding, Foundation, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cutflowers, Erosioncontrol, Massplanting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
