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    Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum 'Schieffelin's Choice'

    Also Known As

    • Schieffelin's Choice California Fuchsia

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice' plant details

    Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice' is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with blue and green 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A low-growing cultivar of California Fuschia, this to only 6-8" in height, spreading to 18" in width. From summer through fall, long tubular orange-red blooms shine above the soft gray-green, somewhat hairy foliage. Choice perennial for bright light, well-drained soil, with summer drought, though occasional deep-watering will improve the bloom. Hummingbirds and pollinators rejoice, and deer allegedly are somewhat dissuaded from nibbling... USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice' plant

    How to Grow Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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