purple bottlebrush

purple bottlebrush
Common Name
purple bottlebrush
Latin Name
Callistemon 'Violaceus'
Description

Rosy-purple “bottlebrush” flowers bloom in early winter and spring, and sporadically year round; medium to large evergreen shrub that is tough and adaptable; grows best in full sun and tolerates infrequent watering; attracts hummingbirds and beneficial insects. 

California Native
No
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Large
Color
Purple
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Summer
Winter
Wildlife Value(s):
Hummingbirds
Beneficial Insects
Pruning Needs

little or none; prune to shape