Epilobium canum (California Fuchsia)
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California Fuchsia
Characteristics
Height: 0.25 - 1.5 ft
Width: 2 – 3 ft
Hardiness: Very Hardy
Natural Setting: In more coastal areas, it thrives on slopes, bluffs, or canyons within chaparral or coastal scrub. Inland, particularly in the Sierra region, it is found on moist slopes and flats, frequently near seasonal creeks, and is commonly part of pine or fir forests.³
Plant Type: Perennial
Dormancy: Winter Semi-Deciduous
Form: Spreading
Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Season: Summer-Fall
Soil: Adaptable
Sun Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Water Requirements: Low once established
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 0° F
Overview
Bright red flowers that bloom in summer and autumn. One of the few natives to be blooming during this time, so a good addition to a garden to balance out color year-round.
Anecdotal Experiences
Without any supplementary water it can die back to the ground, but it will come back in the middle of summer
Definitely recommend cutting down hard after its done flowering
Will spread aggressively
An evergreen, medium sized shrub with soft grey leaves and nearly ever-present blooms. Native to the desert but also does great on the coast.