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    Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium

    Also Known As

    • Epilobium canum var. latifolium
    • Zauschneria californica latifolia
    • Zauschneria californica var. latifolia
    • Arizona Fuchsia
    • Hardy Hummingbird Trumpet
    • Hummingbird Trumpet

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium plant details

    Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Epilobium creates an amazing red trumpet show in late summer amongst greener leaves. 1' T x 2' W weed-suppressing mat, perfect for any sunny, dry garden or over a walled terrace. Siskiyou and Sierra, Nevada native! Minimum temperature: 0 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    A rocky slope... covered with this fiery flowered pl is a grand sight (L. Rowntree); greyish-green leaves on spreading adaptable plants make an ideal gc ;"brilliant red flowers give color fr late summer into fall." (M.Schmidt). S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium plant

    How to Grow Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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