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Common
name: "Hummingbird Flower"
Latin name: Zauschneria garrettii - syn
Epilobium cannum
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Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to: 8000'
Growth habit: Mound forming
Max height: 4" - 12"
Spread: 8" - 12"
Flowers: Yes, August - Sept
Flower type: Tubular
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
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Pictured: Zauschneria
garrettii |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. The "Hummingbird
Flower" adapts to most soil types and is very drought
tolerant.
Propagation: Seed can be started in a cold frame or
greenhouse in early spring, then moved outdoors after danger of
frost has passed. For quicker growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established plants can be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare. |
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