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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
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
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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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Scientific Name: Epilobium canum
aka Epilobium canum subsp. angustifolia, Epilobium canum subsp. mexicanum, Zauschneria californica subsp. californica, Zauschneria californica subsp. mexicana, Zauschneria californica var. villosa
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-30"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Chamaenerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Chamerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Blackheart, Blooming Sally, Fireweed, Rosebay, Rosebay Willow Herb
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 6"-9"
- mostly sun
- regular
- dry in summer
aka Chamerion angustifolium, Fireweed, Great Willow Herb, Rosebay Willow Herb
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Chamaenerion fleischeri, Alpine Willowherb, Dwarf Fireweed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 18"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Scientific Name: Epilobium canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice'
aka Epilobium 'Everett's Choice', Epilobium californica 'Everett's Choice', Zauschneria 'Everett's Choice', Everett California Fuchsia, Everett's Choice California Fuchsia
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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