Botanical Name: Epilobium canum (Zauschneria californica)
Common Name: California fuchsia, Hummingbird trumpet
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, spreading plant which varies from a low, thick mat to a more arching, upright form, depending on which variety is chosen – many available
Height 6" to 4 ft.
Spread to 3 ft.
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors; full sun to partial shade
Soil tolerates most any soil; prefers good drainage
Hardiness Hardy – Zones 2-11, 14-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves alternate, linear leaves to 1" long sometimes tomentose or pubescent; stems sometimes woody at base
Flowers spikes of red, fuchsia-like flowers to 1-1/2" long and 1" across; blooms in spring and summer
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
herbaceous cuttings
 
Usage:
groundcover on slopes and in open areas where the drainage is excellent; mixes well with rusting planting styles and with other California native plants; usage can vary with cultivar selection
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes average watering but looks best with occasional summer watering; may become drought-deciduous in very dry conditions
Fertilizing none needed
Pruning shear back to 2" if rangy and excessively tall
Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other may become invasive with spreading roots and seeds
 
Origin: Western United States and Mexico
Family: Onagraceae
 
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