Zauschneria garrettii (Hummingbird trumpet)

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Drought tolerant once established but does not tolerate hot, humid climates. Regular water in summer will prolong flowering. May be evergreen in mild climates.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact

Native to

Mexico, Western United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic