Zauschneria 'Orange Carpet' produces masses of tubular orange-scarlet flowers loved by hummingbirds.
Description:
Zauschneria garrettii 'Orange Carpet' is a short, vigorous groundcover with small pubescent leaves and terminal clusters of tubular, orange-scarlet flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. A hummingbird favourite. Make sure to provide well-drained soil. Tolerant of drought and hot sun.
Common Name: California Fuchsia
Family: Onagraceae (The Evening Primrose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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