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    Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Wayne's Silver'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium septentrionale 'Wayne's Silver'

    Also Known As

    • California Fuchsia

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Wayne's Silver' plant details

    Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Wayne's Silver' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Wayne's Silver'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: compact, hell strip, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Wayne's Silver'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    These fabulous late summer bloomers, from California plantsman Wayne Roderick, attract flocks...well, crowds, gangs, companies... of hummingbirds to their bright red, tubular flowers. A small, deciduous shrub, to only a foot tall or so with very, very silver foliage. Perfect in a sunny rock garden or hillside with lean soil. These like a bit more summer water than their truly drought tolerant relatives, so occasional water where dry. (Occasionally included in the genus Epilobium.) Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Set aglow by a plethora of large dazzling scarlet-soaked trumpets, narrow velvety silver leaves attire a tightset, low handsome mound. This slow spreading hummingbird minion sprung from seeds collected by the great plantsman, Wayne Roderick. A native Californian sun-lover that appreciates well-drained soil and infrequent pinchings to maintain its fine textured form, 'Wayne's Silver' stays evergreen in milder locales and cheerfully conquers hot and dry, difficult exposed sites, such as south facing slopes, walls and embankments.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Precious platinum foliage & loud, flashy crimson trumpets make a stunning show through Summer & late into Fall. How can you not love our native Zauschnerias/Epilobiums? Honestly, I don't care what they're called, just keep that color coming. To 1' high & 1-3' wide, 'Wayne's Silver' is an excellent choice for the dry border or parking strip, large pots & definitely & most importantly, anywhere you'd like to sit & watch your dear hummingbird neighbors stage turf wars. Compared to other "California Fuchsias" you might know, this one is more compact & less rampant in growth, but it's still rugged & reliable. An occasional deep soak will keep this plant in primo shape. Dormant & deciduous in Winter months, it emerges green-leaved & fresh in the Spring & quickly develops its characteristic (& fantastic) metallic sheen.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Wayne's Silver' plant

    How to Grow Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Wayne's Silver'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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