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Saint Catherine’s lace

Saint Catherine’s lace
Common Name
Saint Catherine’s lace
Scientific Name
Eriogonum giganteum
Description

California native plant; large clusters of white flowers appear in summer and attract beneficial insects; fast growing and quickly develops into a large, rounded shrub with woolly, whitish-gray foliage.

California Native
Yes
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Medium
Color
White
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Summer
Wildlife Value(s):
Butterflies
Pruning Needs

remove old flower stalks; prune to maintain compact form

Location(s) in Arboretum
Conifer Collection