Family: Onagraceae |
Irrigation: In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little |
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Origin: Much of western U.S and northern Mexico |
Landscape Value: Produces abundant, beautiful, red tubular flowers that show up in late summer and fall. Has nice grey-green foliage. |
Life History: Shrubby perennial |
Propagation: No special seed treatment is required. |
Climate/Zone: Sunset zones 2-11, 14-24 |
Ethnobotanical Value: n/a |
Exposure: Full sun |
Blooming Season: n/a |
Edible Part:
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Fruiting Season: n/a |
Care Instructions:
To prevent legginess and to help rejuvenation and new growth coppicing after flowering is recommended in late summer or fall. Only prune established plants. Cut back hard evcery winter after the plants has finished blooming and before new growth appears
