Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Fiddler Silver' plant details
Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Fiddler Silver' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer orange and 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 low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Fiddler Silver'
GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Fiddler Silver'
USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A Cistus introduction. From an early 1990's collection atop southern Oregon's Fiddler Peak, the original plant grew in scree and reached only about 2" tall. Covered with relatively huge -- like about 1/2" -- orange-red flowers, with their chins resting on the ground. The leaves are indeed silver hued, a nice contrast with the July to late autumn flowers. At low elevations, plants spread vigorously but remain quite short. Winter deciduous in bright light and well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Expected to be frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5, or possibly below.
Onagraceae