Description
Zauschneria ‘Orange Carpet’ California Fuchsia
Zauschneria garrettii ‘Orange Carpet’
- Zone: 5-9
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 4-6ft H, 12-21ft W - Flower Colour: orange-red
- Flowering Time: July to September
Description: This forms a low-growing mat of small green leaves, bearing a riot of small scarlet orange trumpet blooms from mid summer into the autumn. An excellent choice for the sunny rock garden.
Native to dry parts of several Western states, this plant really needs good drainage to survive wet winters. Evergreen in mild winter regions and somewhat shrubby in habit.
Light pruning may be required occasionally in the spring. Very drought tolerant once established.
Ornamental Features: Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies
Landscape Features: Alpine and Rock Gardens, Border, Container, Edging, Evergreen, Ground Cover, Massed, Wild Flower








