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Fairy Duster
Calliandra eriophylla
In the United States:
Native
· also called pink fairy duster, false mesquite
Honeybees and other pollinators visit the pink powder-puff flowers primarily for nectar, with pollen produced in packets. It provides early-season forage with main bloom from late winter through spring and occasional fall flushes. A drought-tolerant legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | January–May |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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