California fuchsia
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California fuchsia
Epilobium canum
California fuchsia is a bright and beautiful flower that blooms in summer. Its colorful petals attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making gardens lively and fun!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The California fuchsia has vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically brilliant scarlet or orange-red. Its slender, upright stems are adorned with narrow, grayish-green leaves. The striking color and unique flower shape make it stand out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusEpilobium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its name, it's not a true fuchsia; it belongs to a different plant family!
It's sometimes called 'firecracker plant' because its vibrant blooms resemble exploding fireworks!
Its bright flowers bloom in late summer and fall, bringing color when other plants fade!
Native Americans historically used parts of this plant for traditional medicine and beverages.
Special abilities
Ability
Water Saver
California fuchsia can thrive in very dry conditions thanks to its efficient water use and ability to grow in poor soils.
Ability
Nectar Beacon
California fuchsia produces abundant nectar in its brightly colored, tubular flowers, perfectly attracting hummingbirds for pollination.
Ability
Root Explorer
California fuchsia has strong rhizomes that allow it to quickly spread and colonize new areas, ensuring its survival.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 60-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Bird
Ecological connections
pollinates
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Feeds on its rich nectar
pollinates
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Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
A key pollinator for its tubular flowers
eaten by
White-lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and some pollen
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Tube Flower
A tube flower has petals fused together at the base, forming a distinct tubular structure that typically holds nectar deep within.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
Hummingbird Trumpet
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is California fuchsia?
30-90 cm
How wide does California fuchsia spread?
60-120 cm
How big are the flowers on California fuchsia?
2-4 cm
When does California fuchsia bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is California fuchsia edible?
No
Is California fuchsia toxic?
None
What is California fuchsia's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is California fuchsia pollinated?
Bird
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