Shrub- Bush anemone
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Common Name: Bush Anemone
Botanical Name: Carpenteria californica
Family: Philadelphaceae
Description: Evergreen shrub native to central California
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Little to moderate water
Soil requirements: Any well draining soil
Habit and form: Slow growing shrub with many stems, to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide; dark green leaves which are whitish underneath. Older bark is light colored and peels; new shoots are purplish
Flower type: Appear at ends of branches; flat, anemone-like, with 5 petals
Flower color & bloom season: Scented, white flowers, 1½ to 3 inches wide with a yellow center. Blooms in late spring and summer
Pruning time & method: Prune to shape and reduce size after flowering
Maintenance tips: Inspect occasionally for aphids and mites
