Eriogonum giganteum
St. Catherine's Lace
Description
St. Catherine's Lace is a large open shrub growing 4-5 ft. high and 3-4 ft wide with woolly, gray leaves and flat clusters of cream flowers that turn rust with age. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
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
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.