Epilobium canum
California Fuchsia
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California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) - Description
Epilobium canum, known as Zauschneria, is a species of willowherb, native to dry slopes and in chaparral of western North America, especially California. It is a perennial plant, notable for the profusion of bright scarlet flowers in late summer and autumn. The name reflects that in the past it used to be treated in a distinct genus Zauschneria, but modern studies have shown that it is best placed within the genus Epilobium.
California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) - Blooming
Deadhead to encourage continued blooming. Flowers are 4-petaled, pink or white, borne from spring to fall.
California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) - Growth
Annuals, biennials, perennials (herbaceous and semi-evergreen), and semi-evergreen subshrubs, that are commonly found on distrubed sites in temperate regions. Epilobium does best in full sun or partial shade. Alpine species may require some shade during the middle part of the day. Because of their spreading nature, they do best in wild gardens. Otherwise they can end up being weedy. Some garden species work well in rock gardens and borders. E. glabellum makes a suitable groundcover.
California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) - Planting
Propagate with seeds; sow when ripe, or in spring in containers in a cold frame. Can also broadcast by division in fall or spring, or with softwood cuttings, taken from sideshoots in spring. Since fireweed spreads so well, plant sparsely, 3-6' apart. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) - Pest
Snails and slugs. Other problems include rust, fungal spots, powdery mildew, and downy mildew, all of which are quite common.
California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) - Interesting facts
Because Epilobium angustifoium has a habit of colonizing burned ground, it spread quite widely throughout bombing sights in post World War II London.
California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) - Soil and irrigation
Fireweeds are not fussy about soil but do require moderate water until established. Does best in well-draining soil that is humus-rich.
