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Carpenteria californica

Pronunciation

kar-pen-TIER-ree-uh kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh

Common Name

Bush Anemone

Plant Type

Shrub

Mature Size

6 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide or possibly larger

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Beneficials

Flower Color

White

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Carpenteria is an evergreen shrub and works well as a background shrub or in mixed plantings under oaks. This shrub has pretty leaves and cheery ‘egg over easy’ flowers. It is a UC Davis Arboretum All-Star and a California native.

Carpenteria californica is a flexible plant, tolerating light to moderate water and full sun to partial shade. One drawback of this plant is the brown leaves don’t always drop off in summer. If this shrub is in a very visible spot, it may be desirable to cut off the brown leaves for a cleaner appearance.

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