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California Native Plant

Epilobium canum 'White'

White California Fuchsia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

The white form of California Fuchsia comes from the Eel River, via U.C. Santa Cruz. White California Fuchsia is not drought tolerant and wants regular water here along with part shade. -Bert Wilson laspilitas.com Las Pilitas Nursery

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.