Zauschneria californica, Epilobium canum
Common California Fuchsia; Hummingbird Trumpet
A dense sprawling California Native that grows up to one and a half feet high by three feet wide. It spreads by rhizomes, creating a mat form. Red orange flowers bloom in the summer and fall. It is winter deciduous and it’s best to trim back after blooming in the late fall.
it is not recommended to prune the plant until it is established, about two years. Once established cut back hard every winter after the plant is done blooming. It should be cut back to 2” stubs. If the plant is not pruned, new growth will emerge at the tips of existing stems.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area.
| Family Name | Onagraceae |
| Species Name | Epilobium canum |
| Common Name | California Fuchsia |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Spreading perennial |
| Height x Width | 4"-3' x 3-5' |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full to part shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Any |
| Flower Color | Red, orange |
| Flowering Months | Mid summer to Fall |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Winter deciduous/semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 0F |
| Attracts pollinators | Hummingbirds, Moths |
| Container Plant | Yes (cut back when dormant) |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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Common California Fuchsia; Hummingbird Trumpet
A dense sprawling California Native that grows up to one and a half feet high by three feet wide. It spreads by rhizomes, creating a mat form. Red orange flowers bloom in the summer and fall. It is winter deciduous and it’s best to trim back after blooming in the late fall.
it is not recommended to prune the plant until it is established, about two years. Once established cut back hard every winter after the plant is done blooming. It should be cut back to 2” stubs. If the plant is not pruned, new growth will emerge at the tips of existing stems.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area.
| Family Name | Onagraceae |
| Species Name | Epilobium canum |
| Common Name | California Fuchsia |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Spreading perennial |
| Height x Width | 4"-3' x 3-5' |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full to part shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Any |
| Flower Color | Red, orange |
| Flowering Months | Mid summer to Fall |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Winter deciduous/semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 0F |
| Attracts pollinators | Hummingbirds, Moths |
| Container Plant | Yes (cut back when dormant) |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |