Zauschneria californica
California Fuchsia
Epilobium californica
Herbaceous Perennial
The tubular orange blooms of California fuchsia (Zauschneria californica) are a favorite of hummingbirds and appear for a long peroid from mid-summer to fall on this super-tough and drought tolerant perennial.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Exposure:
Full Sun, Full Shade, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Low
Description
Size: 18 - 24 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Mounding
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Native Plant
Foliage Color:
Silver / Gray
Flower Color:
Orange
Bloom Season:
Jul,
Aug,
Sep,
Summer
Flower Shape:
Trumpet / Tubular
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Summer, Fall, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Drought Tolerant Perennial Combo for Full Sun
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9, 10 -
Golden Sword Yucca Plant Combo with Late Summer Bloomers
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9, 7 -
Sun-loving Waterwise Plant Combo in Sunset Tones
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Mixed Border, Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8, 9, 7 -
Classic PNW Dry Garden for Full Sun
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest, Native and Habitat, Small Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 7 -
Drought-tolerant Plant Combo with Great Structure and Pretty Flowers
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9 -
Drought-tolerant Plant Combination for Hummingbirds
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Small Space, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 7 -
Easy Care Flowering Plant Combo for Dry Garden
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Native and Habitat, Small Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8, 9, 10 -
Sun Loving Drought Tolerant Planting Combination
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9, 7