The Powder Puff (Calliandra) tree is a fast growing tropical and subtropical flowering plant with over 140 verities. It can grow 5-6 meters tall and is part of the Pea family. The Powder Puff flower blooms throughout the year and is round, fluffy and colored red, white or pink.
I was able to pick a dried Powder Puff flower the other day.
I planted a few seeds the other day and hope to get a few sprouts. I would love to keep one it a planter and would like to put one or two in the back of my house. Because the tree flowers throughout the year, it would be a go source to draw pollinators. The Powder Puff flower is a favorite of Humming birds, but we do not have Humming birds in this region, so still good for other pollinators.
