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    Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum 'Bowman's #1'

    Also Known As

    • Epilobium californica 'Bowman'
    • Bowman #1 California Fuchsia
    • Bowman California Fuchsia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Zauschneria californica 'Bowman' plant details

    Zauschneria californica 'Bowman' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and white foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and white
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An upright plant with narrow gray leaves and fiery, vermillion flowers adored by hummingbirds. It loves our dry summers and a nice hot bank. For an exquisite color combination, plant next to lavender Colchicum and you will hear audible gasps of delight. 2' x 2' Minimum temperature: 0 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    A small, shrubby California Fuchsia with bright orange tubular flowers from late June through frost. A frequent stop for passing hummingbirds. Narrow, deciduous leaves and a mounding habit to about 2 ft wide and 2 ft high. Full sun and well-drained soil. Summer drought tolerant. Frost hardy to 5F - mid USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Shrubby California Fuchsia reveling in well-drained rich soil in full hot sun. Handles dry very well when established. Tubular red-orange flowers are fluent in Hummingbird. This is a great rockery plant and is (we think) deer reisistant. Let's promote venison in the Food Banks!

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Zauschneria californica 'Bowman' plant

    How to Grow Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zauschneria californica

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum

    aka Epilobium canum subsp. angustifolia, Epilobium canum subsp. mexicanum, Zauschneria californica subsp. californica, Zauschneria californica subsp. mexicana, Zauschneria californica var. villosa

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-30"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Zauschneria californica flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Epilobium angustifolium subsp. circumvagum

    aka Chamaenerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Chamerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Blackheart, Blooming Sally, Fireweed, Rosebay, Rosebay Willow Herb

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 6"-9"

    • mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Epilobium angustifolium subsp. circumvagum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Epilobium angustifolium

    aka Chamerion angustifolium, Fireweed, Great Willow Herb, Rosebay Willow Herb

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Epilobium angustifolium flower by Delphine Ménard
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    Epilobium fleischeri

    aka Chamaenerion fleischeri, Alpine Willowherb, Dwarf Fireweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Epilobium fleischeri flower by Plant Select®
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    Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice'

    aka Epilobium 'Everett's Choice', Epilobium californica 'Everett's Choice', Zauschneria 'Everett's Choice', Everett California Fuchsia, Everett's Choice California Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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