California Fuchsia

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in dry slopes and ridges, at elevations from 1600-9800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Red

Flowering season

Summer, Fall

Special uses

Containers, Deer resistant, Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Very Low, Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

Prefers sandy or sandstone soil.
Soil PH: -

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Dry slopes, ridges

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Birds

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 14 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

California Fushia, Hummingbird Trumpet, Mountain California-fuchsia

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