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Carpenteria
californica 'Elizabeth' * California Anemone
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Carpenteria californica is a California
native shrub that breaks with the expectations of what you might think
would grow here. The large glossy green leaves and the 2"
flowers make quite a show. While they might visually fit into a more
tropical setting they are susceptible to overwatering. Carpenteria
californica is also susceptible to foliar fungal diseases. I put
them on a drip system to keep from wetting the foliage in the
summer. I do not depend upon them for making a screen due to their
tendency to suddenly die off. In spite of all of this I plant
Carpenteria regularly because of the spectacular blooms. The plants get to 6' in diameter and are hardy to 10
degrees F.
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