Found in deserts and grasslands, Pink Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a flowering perennial shrub attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
Sad to say, but I've never seen Fairy Duster growing wild in the desert. I've only seen it planted in landscaped yards. It looks gorgeous out in the wild. Is the ironwood blooming yet?
This Pink Fairy Duster is gorgeous. I don't remember ever seeing them in the desert. Guess I do miss spring in the lower desert. Today I saw lupine, globe mallow and a yellow daisy on the way to Wickenburg. We're just starting to get buds here.
I can see how the pink powder puffs add colour, softness and layers to the landscape - it's wonderful! The flower in close up is also a beauty. I can see that the plant is happily growing there :-D Thanks for featuring such a extra-ordinary plant.
These flowers look beautiful with the green background. I like the many colorful flowers and the composition in the last photo. These flowers resembles some type of flowers in trees in our area.
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Very special powder puffs
never seen before !!!
We learn many new flowers in bloggieworld :-)
Thanks for sharing your beautiful country :))))
How beautiful and amazing!
Sad to say, but I've never seen Fairy Duster growing wild in the desert. I've only seen it planted in landscaped yards. It looks gorgeous out in the wild. Is the ironwood blooming yet?
WOW...masses of them!!! Very pretty!!!
This is so interessting! A total other flora and fauna then ours. Wonderful pics! Greetings from Luzia.
Any plant that attracts the hummers has my vote.
Beautiful pink puffs.
I love these plants, nothing like that around here, that's for sure!
Sunny :)
Gorgeous power puff flowers! They look like a fan.
COOL! I have seen them, but never at the level you have photographed. Love the haiku, too!
lovely photos...I long to be in the desert in spring!
Hi Diane, The pink powder puffs are so pretty... They add color to your area. Glad the Hummingbirds like them.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
Thank you Diane. We have this one here too and I have not been able to find a name for it. :)
Beautiful world over there!
This Pink Fairy Duster is gorgeous. I don't remember ever seeing them in the desert. Guess I do miss spring in the lower desert. Today I saw lupine, globe mallow and a yellow daisy on the way to Wickenburg. We're just starting to get buds here.
You've made Arizona more enticing.
I can see how the pink powder puffs add colour, softness and layers to the landscape - it's wonderful! The flower in close up is also a beauty. I can see that the plant is happily growing there :-D Thanks for featuring such a extra-ordinary plant.
The flower looks like a toy ball i bought for my son before. Hehe
So very beautiful!
I am distracted by your bungalow.
These flowers look beautiful with the green background. I like the many colorful flowers and the composition in the last photo. These flowers resembles some type of flowers in trees in our area.
A lovely splash of colour for the weekend!
and also very attractive to me. That hint of color amongst the desert earth is really a beautiful touch. Great photos
These Pink Fairy Dusters are very attractive for bees and even for me! (Lol) Beautiful shot!
that looks so pretty!
I not only like how it looks, but love the name Fairy Duster. Lovely photos of it.
Just thought i would change my old techniques of not commenting and say hello. Been around for awhile and have loved your posts
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