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Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium (Hook.) Raven

Hummingbird trumpet, Hummingbird-trumpet

Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)

Synonyms: Zauschneria latifolia

USDA Symbol: EPCAL

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Hummingbird-trumpet is an spreading, herbaceous plant, though the base is somewhat woody with shedding bark. Scarlet, fuchsia-like flowers rise above a low-growing mat of gray-green, leathery leaves. Stems are 6-12 in. long.

This is one of the few plants to bloom in the late summer heat of the Southwest. It spreads rapidly by root sprouts and rhizomes.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , OR
Native Distribution: AZ, s.w. NM & adjacent Mex.; var. garrettii extends n. to Mohave Desert & mts. of UT, s. WY & ID
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes & canyons
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: This is one of the few plants to bloom in the late summer heat of the Southwest. Spreads rapidly by root sprouts and rhizomes.

Propagation

Description: Propagate by spring-sown seed, root divisions, or stem cuttings.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Oregon Native Plant Nursery - Woodburn, OR

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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