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Eriogonum giganteum

St. Catherine's Lace

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Description

St. Catherine's Lace is a large open shrub growing 4'-5' high and 3'-4' wide. Evergreen leaves are oval shaped, silvery on top and woolly white on bottom. During spring, flat clusters of tiny, cream colored flowers appear reminding one of Granny's lace doilies. These flowers turn rust in summer and fall. It is a full-sun California native that does well in coastal areas, not needing irrigation once established. In warmer, inland areas, this plant will also thrive with minimal watering. It attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. It does best with well draining soil but tolerates clay soil. Great for hillside planting. Do not plant close to walkways as this shrub gets brittle with age. Not advisable for potting.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.