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California fuchsia
Epilobium canum
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A California native shrub with tubular red flowers that attract hummingbirds in late summer and fall. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils with minimal water.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation