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California Native Plant

Zauschneria cana

California Fuchsia

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Description

The California fuchsia is a perennial with dense, narrow, silver foliage and orange summer flowers. The growth habit of this plant is sprawling and low. The California fuchsia is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracks hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Fall

Leaf Color

Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.