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California Fuchsia

Epilobium Canum

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Overview

California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) is a vibrant perennial thriving in zones 8-10. Its bright red-orange flowers, blooming from summer to fall, attract hummingbirds. Drought-resistant and thriving in full sun, it reaches 1 to 2 feet in height and spreads 2 to 4 feet wide. Ideal for low-water gardens, it requires well-drained soils. Prune post-blooming to maintain shape and encourage growth. Adds a colorful, low-maintenance option for wildscape designs.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) is a vibrant perennial thriving in zones 8-10

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Onagraceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — orange flowers in the garden; thriving in hardiness zones 7-10, image 73
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — perennial with orange blooms; inviting a lively buzz of activity in the garden.<br><br>For the ideal, image 74
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — perennial for full; california Fuchsia is a sustainable and eye-catching addition to any Californian, image 75
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) is a vibrant perennial thriving in zones 8-10; ideal for low-water, image 76
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Its bright red-orange flowers, blooming from summer to fall, attract hummingbirds; while the plant itself, image 77
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Drought-resistant and thriving in full sun, it reaches 1 to 2 feet in height and spreads 2 to 4 feet wide, image 78
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Ideal for low-water gardens, it requires well-drained soils; perennial for full, image 79
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — The California Fuchsia blooms profusely from mid-summer to fall, providing an extended season of interest, image 88
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a more robust display; prune post-blooming to maintain shape and, image 94
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — and a light pruning in late autumn helps maintain its shape and vigor for the following season; creating a, image 95
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — With its low-water needs and high wildlife value; deadheading spent blooms can encourage a more robust, image 96
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — California Fuchsia is a sustainable and eye-catching addition to any Californian landscape; california, image 97
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — orange flowers in the garden; thriving in hardiness zones 7-10, image 98
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — perennial with orange blooms; inviting a lively buzz of activity in the garden.<br><br>For the ideal, image 99
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — perennial for full; california Fuchsia is a sustainable and eye-catching addition to any Californian, image 100
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) is a vibrant perennial thriving in zones 8-10; ideal for low-water, image 101
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Its bright red-orange flowers, blooming from summer to fall, attract hummingbirds; while the plant itself, image 102
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Drought-resistant and thriving in full sun, it reaches 1 to 2 feet in height and spreads 2 to 4 feet wide, image 103
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Ideal for low-water gardens, it requires well-drained soils; perennial for full, image 104
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Prune post-blooming to maintain shape and encourage growth; scientifically named Epilobium canum, image 105
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Adds a colorful, low-maintenance option for wildscape designs; these striking flowers are a magnet for, image 106
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — scientifically named Epilobium canum; with its low-water needs and high wildlife value, image 107
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — thriving in hardiness zones 7-10; drought-resistant and thriving in full sun, it reaches 1 to 2 feet in, image 108
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — Noted for its drought tolerance once established; lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to 1 inch long, image 109

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