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California Native Plant

Zauschneria californica

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, 2' tall and 4' wide. This perennial is a California native and attracts hummingbirds. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.