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California Native Plant

Epilobium canum 'Catalina'

Catalina California Fuchsia

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Description

This variety of California Fuchsia is a relatively tall upright flowering perennial, up to 5 ft tall. It is extremely showy when in full bloom in late summer and early fall. But the big bonus to this plant is hummingbirds which visit this perennial in droves. Catalina Fuchsia will grow in full sun to part shade but it prefers good drainage with a little extra water. The flower color is orange/red.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

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, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.