Tabardillo

Calliandra californica

Native to:
Mexico

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Calliandra
Species:
Calliandra californica
USDA Symbol:
CACA82

Growth Characteristics

Height:
180 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
red
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Reported Fauna Sightings

Hummingbirds: Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin), Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna), Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) Butterflies:Marine Blue (Leptotes marina)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from base after fire or frost damage; typical of Sonoran Desert shrubs.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination of hard seed coat. Sow in warm conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI