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    Zauschneria californica ssp. garrettii

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum ssp. garrettii

    Also Known As

    • Epilobium californica ssp. garrettii
    • Zauschneria garrettiae
    • California Fuchsia
    • Creeping Hummingbird Trumpet
    • Garrett's Firechalice

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Zauschneria californica ssp. garrettii plant details

    Zauschneria californica ssp. garrettii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - 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.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria californica ssp. garrettii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria californica ssp. garrettii

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spreads like a groundcover to 18" wide. Reportedly not browsed by deer. Water regularly when in bloom to keep flowers coming. Prefers some afternoon shade.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    The hardiest of the California Fuchsias and a great plant for Gregoire's Drought Emergency. This takes a dry sunny position although it is more luxuriant in kinder conditions. Tubular orange red flowers in late summer causes a Hummingbird feeding frenzy. Good drainage.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Zauschneria californica ssp. garrettii plant

    How to Grow Zauschneria californica ssp. garrettii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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