Photo by Native Sons
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Fuchsia thymifolia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Fuchsia thymifolia plant details
Fuchsia thymifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia thymifolia
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia thymifolia
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
An erect shrub growing to 10' and featuring a profusion of tiny, dangling, pink flowers, turning reddish with age. The foliage is pale green. Plants are resistant to the fuchsia mite. Hardy to 20F. Mexico to Northern Guatemala.
By: Native Sons
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How to Grow Fuchsia thymifolia
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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