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.
Very special powder puffs
ReplyDeletenever seen before !!!
We learn many new flowers in bloggieworld :-)
Thanks for sharing your beautiful country :))))
How beautiful and amazing!
ReplyDeleteSad 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?
ReplyDeleteWOW...masses of them!!! Very pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so interessting! A total other flora and fauna then ours. Wonderful pics! Greetings from Luzia.
ReplyDeleteAny plant that attracts the hummers has my vote.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pink puffs.
ReplyDeleteI love these plants, nothing like that around here, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteSunny :)
Gorgeous power puff flowers! They look like a fan.
ReplyDeleteCOOL! I have seen them, but never at the level you have photographed. Love the haiku, too!
ReplyDeletelovely photos...I long to be in the desert in spring!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, The pink powder puffs are so pretty... They add color to your area. Glad the Hummingbirds like them.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful world over there!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteYou've made Arizona more enticing.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThe flower looks like a toy ball i bought for my son before. Hehe
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am distracted by your bungalow.
ReplyDeleteThese 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.
ReplyDeleteA lovely splash of colour for the weekend!
ReplyDeleteand also very attractive to me. That hint of color amongst the desert earth is really a beautiful touch. Great photos
ReplyDeleteThese Pink Fairy Dusters are very attractive for bees and even for me! (Lol) Beautiful shot!
ReplyDeletethat looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI not only like how it looks, but love the name Fairy Duster. Lovely photos of it.
ReplyDeleteJust 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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