Epilobium canum ‘Carmen’s Grey’
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Carmen’s Grey Ca. Fuchsia
Carmen’s Grey is a semi-decidous perennial. It will grow about 2′ tall and 4′ wide.
The dense, furry gray foliage is carpeted with tubular red-orange flowers in late summer and fall, frequented by nectar seeking hummingbirds.
Full sun, not much summer water once established, well-drained soil. Will work well as a groundcover or planted to spill over a rock wall.
Annual pruning to the ground in winter is will keep it looking its best
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | The late blooming flower on this plant makes it a very important food source for migrating hummingbirds as well as bees and wasps. |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
| Distribution | Selected for the garden. |
| Elevation | Selected for the garden. |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Selected for the garden. |
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