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Hardy Hummingbird Trumpet, Arizona Fuschsia
Scientific Name: Epilobium canum ssp. latifolium (Hook.) Raven
Synonym: Zauschneria arizonica, Zauschneria latifolia, Zauschneria latifolia var. arizonica, Zauschneria californica ssp. latifolia
Family: Onagraceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 2-10,12-24 USDA: 7-10 Frost Tolerance: Evergreen in mild climates Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Western USA (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, California, Oregon). northwestern Mexico, up to 7,000 feet elevation (2100 m) Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 4 feet spread (1.2 m) Watering Needs: Little to no water once established

Blooming Habits:
Red tube-shaped flowers, 2 inches long (5 cm), in spring to summer.