Ceratoides lanata

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Ceratoides lanata

Winterfat

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Extremely hardy deciduous shrub to 2-3' tall and wide. Flowers are inconspicuous, but white. Hairy fruits provide considerable winter interest. Wide distribution across N. America 2-8000' Not happy in low desert. Male and females are separate. Male and females are separate. Females form fluffy fruit. Needs cool nights to thrive. Very tolerant of alkaline soils. Attracts birds.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

White

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.