hummingbird carpet plant seeds Zauschneria 'Orange Carpet' California Fuchsia

hummingbird carpet plant seeds Zauschneria 'Orange Carpet' California FuchsiaAlso known as Hummingbird Trumpet, Zauschneria Orange Carpet provides great foliage texture, and bright orange scarlet summer blooms. Known for being highly attractive to hummingbirds, it is also beloved by butterflies and bees. This perennial makes an excellent spreading ground cover, and it is also a good choice for rock gardens, container growing, slopes, high elevations and beds. Zauschneria Orange Carpet will provide a lovely cascade over raised

Also known as Hummingbird Trumpet, Zauschneria Orange Carpet provides great foliage texture, and bright orange-scarlet summer blooms. Known for being highly attractive to hummingbirds, it is also beloved by butterflies and bees. This perennial makes an excellent spreading ground cover, and it is also a good choice for rock gardens, container growing, slopes, high elevations and beds. Zauschneria Orange Carpet will provide a lovely cascade over raised beds and edges. 

This plant requires well-draining soil, but is drought tolerant once established, and also deer resistant. It is cold hard to -20°F when protected from windchill. Its underground stems help prevent erosion as a bonus feature. Zauschneria Orange Carpet can thrive in full sun, with afternoon shade being beneficial in hot climates. It generally grows to around 6"-10" tall and spreads to 18" wide.