Zauschneria californica
California Fuchsia, Zauschneria
Description
This California Fuchsia is a woody stemmed perennial that grows 2-3' tall with 1" long 1/8" wide green to grey leaves. Narrow Leaf California Fuchsia grows along the coast from Santa Cruz to L.A.. Zauschneria cana tolerates full sun, alkaline soil, sand, clay, seasonal flooding,and high traffic(people walking on it). Zauschneria cana is great for a bird garden and a butterfly garden. -Bert Wilson laspilitasnursery.com
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
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, Dry
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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers