Hummingbird Carpet, Hardy Fushia

Zauschneria spp.

Perennials Ground Cover

Description

Zauschneria (orange carpet, hummingbird carpet, fire chalice, California fuchsia) A lovely spreading carpet covered in bold, orange, red, pink, or white tubular flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds. This is a full sun, drought tolerant plant that add a dramatic texture in the garden.

Botanical Name
Zauschneria spp.
Height
10-18"
Width
24-36"
Sun Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Soil Type
Alkaline
Bloom Time
Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Bloom Colors
Orange Pink White
Zones
Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Dark Green Light Green Silver
Water Requirements
Secondary Culinary Low

Tags

Fast Growing Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Flip Your Strip Utah Native / Preferred