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Epilobium canum
canum |
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Hoary Fuchsia |
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Form: |
Perennial |
Growth habit: |
Clumping,
spreads from roots |
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Size: |
6" - 12" h
x 3-4' w |
Deciduous: |
Semi-deciduous |
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Flowering Season: |
Summer/Fall |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Red |
Hardiness: |
to 0
degrees |
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Exposure: |
Full sun to
part shade |
Cultural Uses: |
Medicinal |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry to
semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Rocky, sandy,
clay |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Onagraceae |
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Distribution: |
Throughout
Southern California and coastal Central California |
Habitat: |
Chaparral,
Coastal Sage Scrub; on slopes to 4,900' |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies collect
nectar from the flowers. Deer browse the plant. |
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Description: |
A good fuchsia for dry situations. Good
on slopes or in the garden. Attracts hummers. Recommended for
erosion control. |
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