Epilobium 'Sierra Salmon'

Common name(s): California fuchsia

Description: perennial; low, sprawling growth with blue-green foliage and tubular salmon colored flowers from summer into autumn. As with all of the California fuchsias, it's an excellent food source for hummingbirds as well as some species of bees.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun to partial shade and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought