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Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (California fuschia)
Engard, Rodney G.

Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven

California fuschia, Hummingbird trumpet

Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)

Synonyms: Zauschneria californica

USDA Symbol: epcaa

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This woody-based, much-branched, gray-green perennial is more often noted for its width than height. It spreads rapidly underground by rhizomes. When not flowering the plant appears to be a tangle of narrow, woolly leaves and stems. Near the end of summer, flower buds appear and the intense scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers often last until the first frost.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: Baja CA, n. to s.w. OR
Native Habitat: Dry, mostly stony or gravelly places
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Various, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Propagates easily from seeds sown in spring, stem cuttings taken in fall or root divisions made in early spring.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No treatment necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes

Bibliography

Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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