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| Latin Name: |
Callistemon ‘Violaceus’ |
| Common Name: |
purple bottlebrush |
| Type: |
Shrub |
| Size: |
Large |
| California Native: |
No |
| 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. |
| Pruning Needs: |
little or none; prune to shape |
| Sun Exposure: |
Full Sun
Part Shade
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| Arboretum Location(s): |
Arboretum Teaching Nursery
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| Water Needs: |
Very Low
Low
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| Color(s): |
Red
Purple
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| Bloom Season(s): |
Spring
Summer
Winter
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| Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds
Beneficial Insects
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