California fuchsia
Epilobium canum
Description:
Spreading perennial is easy to grow; tolerates heat and drought; different varieties can have narrow or broad leaves that range from silver to bright green and flowers from white, pink, orange, and red; attracts hummingbirds, carpenter bees, and small native bees.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Perennial
Height:
range based on cultivar from 6 in to 4 ft
Width:
min 1 ft, most spread but can be contained
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Period:
June-January depending on cultivar
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hummingbirds
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Cut to ground after flowering in January or February; divide to contain; reduce water to limit spread.
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