Epilobium canum canum

Epilobium canum canum

Epilobium canum canum

Species Name: Epilobium canum
Common Name: Hoary fuchsia

Showy red trumpet-shaped blooms in summer and fall! A favorite of hummingbirds. Recommended for erosion control. Reseeds easily. Tolerates heavy soils.

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Plant Family: Onagraceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 2' H x 4' W

Growth Habit: Low, spreading

Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-evergreen

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F

Flower Season: Summer/Fall

Flower Color: Red

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Throughout California except Great Basin, High Sierra Nevada

Natural Habitat: Dry slopes and ridges below 4800'

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