Epilobium canum |
Syn. Zauschneria californica
Native Region: California, Mexico
Zone Range: 08-10
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Tuesday 07 October, 2025
Seed count: 20-25
Description:
This woody-based evergreen perennial produces racemes of tubular scarlet flowers over long periods in late summer and early fall. Height 12 inches; spread 20 inches. Attractive to hummingbirds.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Use 1 part compost to 1 part coarse horticultural sand in the containers. Cover seed with horticultural sand. Germination takes 1 to 6 months. Grow in moderately-fertile well-drained soil in full sun.
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