A compact California native perennial with tubular scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds over a long season. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in dry, sunny locations with minimal water.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 6aZone 10b
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Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains)
Native to: California
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division
Notable Cultivars
Marion Sampson is a long-blooming cultivar known for exceptionally large scarlet flowers and extended flowering season, making it a superior ornamental selection for hummingbird gardens.
