Carpenteria californica

Common Name:
Bush anemone
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Hydrangeaceae (formerly in Philadelphaceae)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
6 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

Bush anemone is one of our most beautiful native shrubs. It grows erect-oval to dome-shaped, around 6 feet tall, and closely branched. The twigs are lined with 3-5 inch narrow, green to blue-green leaves. In late spring and summer it produces a striking display of clustered white, fragrant flowers resembling those of anemone. Sun or light shade (preferably the latter inland), reasonably well drained soil, moderate watering.