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Summer Snow Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria)

Epilobium canum 'Summer Snow'

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• 'Summer Snow' Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria) is an elegant, white-flowered form of the ever-popular Hummingbird Trumpet (Epilobium canum)
• Long-blooming, flowering mid-late summer to frost
• Especially beloved by hummingbirds and butterflies thanks to tubular, nectar-rich flowers
• Good weed smother and bed edger without being aggressive towards most garden perennials

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Description

Formerly called Zauschneria, this group of plants, now called Epilobium canum, have become staples in waterwise garden circles thanks to their long duration of bloom, unfussy nature, and exceptional appeal to hummingbirds. Epilobium canum ‘Summer Snow’ retains all those beloved characteristics of the more common reddish-orange flowered forms of this species but flowers in a much mellower white. As a result, this plant blends more naturally with a wider range of color palettes, including cool tones and cottage garden pastels where its laid-back, weed-suppressing form is a natural fit. Like other Hummingbird Trumpets, ‘Summer Snow’ excels at bed edges where its rhizomatous underground growth can run along a hard surface, like flagstone and pavement edges. Despite its ability to smother weeds and spread by underground stems, Epilobium canum remains a good bedmate for medium and large perennials and all shrubs thanks to its short stature.

Planting & Care

Zauschneria (Hummingbird Trumpet, California Fuchsia, Fire Chalice) a genus of western US native wildflowers known for their fiery orange/scarlet flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. Pink or coral-colored flowers are very rare. All colored flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds.

Preferred growing conditions:

  • Plant in well-drained soil type but avoid clay. Position in a full sun location. Groundcover-type, Orange Carpet, enjoys some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Zauschneria seems to particularly like growing on hillsides or sloping beds to enhance winter drainage. Avoid planting in depressions that collect water.
  • Mulch with gravel or pine needles. Zauschneria enjoy cool roots and sunny tops so mulching is very beneficial.
  • Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the plant. These are xeric plants but don't like to be grown too dry. Weekly or bi-weekly deep watering is needed when conditions are dry in the heat of summer.
  • Deadheading is not needed.
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with Yum Yum

Special comments:

  • Leave standing over the winter. Cut back to just above ground level in mid-spring.
  • Zauschneria spread by underground roots and should be given room to spread. If they grow too wide for their space, dig suckers in early to mid-spring and replant.
  • Watch for fleabeetles which can defoliate the plants in late spring/early summer.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Mid summer to mid fall

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Container Planting
  • Small Spaces
  • Rain Gardens
  • Deer Resistant

Tolerates

  • Occasional Drought
  • Low Fertility

Additional information

Mature Height

10" tall

Mature Spread

12-24" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Dry

Planting Time

  • Fall

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

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