California Fuchsia

For the plant purist that prefers the au naturel, Epilobium canum (formerly Zauschneria californica) is ideal. This summer-blooming California native plant is perfect for the waterwise landscape. California Fuchsia is a naturally sprawling, mounding perennial with grey-green leaves and vibrant orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers that act like a dinner bell for the hummingbirds.

Epilobium canum is naturally found throughout the state on dry, rocky hillsides and canyons, and is the perfect addition in a dry garden, rock garden, California native garden, or on slopes for erosion control. Commonly known as the California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Trumpet, Epilobium canum is pollinated by hummingbirds and is a must have for the Hummingbird-friendly garden.

This species spreads by rhizomes and seeds, and is perfect for that wild area in your garden or slopes designed by Mother Nature to create a restorative natural landscape. Although there is variability in the size of Epilobium canum, it is not as low as ‘Everett’s Choice’ or as upright as ‘Catalina’.

California Fuchsias are low-maintenance and drought-tolerant making them ideal for busy gardeners who want a plant that looks beautiful without requiring a lot of attention. The show stopping, orange-red, summer flowers of Epilobium canum appeal to hummingbirds and humans and are sure to bring joy and excitement to your outdoor space.