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Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Fiddler Silver'

Scientific Name: Epilobium septentrionale 'Fiddler Silver'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

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'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: hell strip, rock garden, xeric

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

Gardening facts about Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Fiddler Silver' plant

How to Grow Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Fiddler Silver'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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