Epilobium or California Fuchsia is a native perennial that blooms tubular orange flowers summer and fall. Use in waterwise landscapes as border or accent. Full sun, low water, deer resistant, hummingbird and butterfly attracter. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 1′-2′ tall, 3′-4′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 8a
- Growth Habit: Mounding, Trailing
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Showy Flowers, Long Bloom Season, Waterwise, Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Bees
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Plant in enriched soil with good drainage. Deadhead to prolong bloom. Prune and feed with a multipurpose fertilizer before new growth in spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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