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    Zauschneria cana 'Calistoga'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum 'Calistoga'

    Also Known As

    • Epilobium californica 'Calistoga'
    • Zauschneria 'Calistoga'
    • Zauschneria californica 'Calistoga'
    • Calistoga California Fuchsia

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Zauschneria cana 'Calistoga' plant details

    Zauschneria cana 'Calistoga' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria cana 'Calistoga'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
    Uses: mat-forming, spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria cana 'Calistoga'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright! red flowers July-into-fall on top of woolly-grey foliage makes this low spreading (to 1't x 2'w) drought-tolerant westerner one of the best!; plant on a slope with excellent drainage. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Late summer tubular blooms of red-orange cover a low, mounding, spreading, tough plant with small gray-green leaves. Good drainage is a good idea! Plant on a mound, bank, in rock garden, or above a retaining wall and it will have a good time, and you will reap rewards.Minimum temperature: 0°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Exceptional silver selection that is very low growing with deep orange-red flowers in late summer. This thrives in the hottest spot possible with minimal water when established. Deciduous in winter, low water needs, deer resistant, low maintenance, hummingbirds love it...................

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Zauschneria cana 'Calistoga' plant

    How to Grow Zauschneria cana 'Calistoga'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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