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    Zauschneria 'UC Hybrid'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium 'Roger's UC Hybrid'

    Also Known As

    • UC Hybrid California Fuschia

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Zauschneria 'UC Hybrid' plant details

    Zauschneria 'UC Hybrid' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous 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 clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria 'UC Hybrid'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, hell strip, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria 'UC Hybrid'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hybrid California fuschia from the U.C. Botanic Garden in Berkeley, or maybe not, with gray foliage and large scarlet blooms in summer and fall. Full sun and excellent drainage are must needs for this plant to thrive, though it can tolerate poor soils just fine. Height 12-18" and about 3-4' wide. Excellent for slopes and as a foreground plant in dry, sunny areas that receive little attention. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7, around 10 degrees.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Zauschneria 'UC Hybrid' plant

    How to Grow Zauschneria 'UC Hybrid'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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