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Epilobium californicum

 
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Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Epilobium (ep-ih-LOW-bee-um) (Info)
Species: californicum (kal-ih-FOR-nik-um) (Info)

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Red-Orange

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Silver/Gray

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral BajaBlue On Oct 9, 2009, BajaBlue from Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, gray-green
leaves and brilliant scarlet, tubular flowers late summer
to fall.

12” high x 20” wide.

Full sun to part shade, well drained
soil, low water.

Foliage tends to be brittle so shelter
from strong winds.

This beautiful plant is a Califonia
native and a favorite of hummingbirds.



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