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Epilobium 'Northfork Coral'

Also Known As

  • Zauschneria 'Northfork Coral'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5b-11

Epilobium 'Northfork Coral' plant details

Epilobium 'Northfork Coral' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall coral flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epilobium 'Northfork Coral'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: coral blooms in fall
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epilobium 'Northfork Coral'

USDA Zones: 5b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Epilobium 'Northfork Coral' plant

How to Grow Epilobium 'Northfork Coral'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • coral
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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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
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

2a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 6"-9"

  • mostly sun
  • regular
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 18"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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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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