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

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Distribution

Selected for the garden.

Elevation

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Selected for the garden.