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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Cistus Nursery
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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