Calliandra sp. (Powder Puff)

Botanical name: Calliandra sp.

Common name: Powder Puff

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Tropical America

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Hardiness: 30°F

Calliandra is a tropical or subtropical shrub or small tree native to the Americas, known for its fluffy, powder-puff-like flowers in shades of red, pink, or white. It has fine, feathery foliage and blooms profusely in warm climates. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Similar plants: Calliandra sp. (Powder Puff)

• Calliandra angustifolia (Bobinsana)
• Calliandra brevipes (Pink Powderpuff)
• Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster)
• Calliandra calothyrsus (Cabello de Angel (Angels Hair))
• Calliandra haematocephala x surinamensis 'Nana' (Dwarf Powderpuff Tree)
• Calliandra haematocephala (Rose cascade)
• Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra)
• Calliandra parvifolia (Powderpuff)
• Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff)
• Calliandra surinamensis (Surinam Powder Puff)