Photo of Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon' flower by Dale Hickey

Photo by Dale Hickey

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon'

Scientific Name: Epilobium canum var. latifolium 'Sierra Salmon'

Also Known As

  • Epilobium 'Sierra Salmon'
  • Epilobium latifolia 'Sierra Salmon'
  • Zauschneria latifolia 'Sierra Salmon'
  • Sierra Salmon Hummingbird Trumpet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-26"
  • W: 12"-26"

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon' plant details

Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer salmon flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 26 IN - wide, 12 IN - 26 IN - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, hell strip, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely form of our western mountain-flower gem will grace any rock wall, rock garden or xeriscape with its showy salmon trumpets. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon' plant

How to Grow Zauschneria californica var. latifolia 'Sierra Salmon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • salmon
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

See other plant types of Epilobium for your garden

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
View Plant

More Options

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
View Plant

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
View Plant

More Options

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®
View Plant

More Options

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
View Plant

More Options

+29 more Epilobium
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved