Bottlebrush with distinctive red flower spikes
Shrubs & Large PerennialsShrub/Tree

Bottlebrush

Callistemon spp.

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Named for its distinctive cylindrical flower spikes that look like bottle brushes. Red is most common, but pink and white varieties exist. Hummingbird favorite!

Growth Habits

Size

Height: 6-15 feet

Sunlight

Full sun

Water Needs

Low to moderate watering

Bloom Time

Spring and fall

Wildlife Attractions

Attracts

HummingbirdsBees

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