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 Notes: |
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