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California Native Plant

Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth'

Elizabeth Bush Anemone

Plant photo of: Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Standing 6'-7' tall, 'Elizabeth' has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center and is an attractive multi-stemmed evergreen shrub. It has larger flowers than the common Bush Anemone and will do well in sun or shade.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.