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    Epilobium canum 'Chaparral Silver'

    Also Known As

    • Zauschneria cana 'Chaparral Silver'
    • California Fuchsia
    • Chaparral Silver Hummingbird Trumpet

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Epilobium canum 'Chaparral Silver' plant details

    Epilobium canum 'Chaparral Silver' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Epilobium canum 'Chaparral Silver'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: long-blooming, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epilobium canum 'Chaparral Silver'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Brilliant scarlet, narrow tubular flowers are like so many sparks flying amid fine silver foliage. The color contrast makes the flowers so bright you almost need shades. Do you hear that, hummingbirds? Flowers best with occasional deep watering, but not too often - it is drought tolerant. 1'Tx3'WMinimum temperature: 0?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Epilobium canum 'Chaparral Silver' plant

    How to Grow Epilobium canum 'Chaparral Silver'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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