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    Epilobium canum 'Carmen's Grey'

    Also Known As

    • Epilobium canum 'Ed Carman'
    • Zauschneria californica 'Carman's Grey'
    • Zauschneria californica 'Carmen's Grey'
    • Zauschneria canum 'Carmen's Grey'
    • Carmen's California Fuschia
    • Carmen's Grey California Fuchsia

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Epilobium canum 'Carmen's Grey' plant details

    Epilobium canum 'Carmen's Grey' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Epilobium canum 'Carmen's Grey'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 IN - 24 IN - wide, 0 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epilobium canum 'Carmen's Grey'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hummingbird plant. Broad, bright-grey leaves covered with orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers. Cut back in early spring for fuller growth. Hardy to 10F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Masses of clear scarlet flowers on this low native ground cover. Fall blooming: just when you thought the garden had gone to bed. Full sun, not much summer water once established, well-drained soil. Hillside planting improves drainage. Selected for its silver foliage and bright flowers by Ed Carmen. Hillside planting improves drainage. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Epilobium canum 'Carmen's Grey' plant

    How to Grow Epilobium canum 'Carmen's Grey'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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