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Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice'
Scientific Name: Epilobium canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice'
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice' plant details
Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: compact, long-blooming, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
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How to Grow Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-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 septentrionale 'Mattole River'
aka Epilobium septentrionalis 'Mattole Select', Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Mattole Select', Mattole Select California Fuchsia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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