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'Orange Carpet' Hummingbird Trumpet

'Orange Carpet' Hummingbird Trumpet

Epilobium canum subsp. garetti 'Orange Carpet'

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'Orange Carpet' Hummingbird Trumpet (Epilobium canum subsp. garretti) is a low-growing, western native perennial prized for its vivid red-orange blooms that attract hummingbirds from midsummer through fall. Ideal for sunny, dry landscapes, it thrives with minimal water and care.

Its tidy, spreading habit makes it excellent for groundcover, slopes, and rock gardens. Cold hardy and drought tolerant, it’s a reliable performer in Utah’s Wasatch region and beyond.

Plant Profile

Scientific name: Epilobium canum subsp. garetti 'Orange Carpet'

Duration: Perennial

Native region: Wasatch Mountains and Wasatch Front Valley

Native elevation: 4500-7000 ft

Water requirement: Low - Medium

Drought tolerance: High

Light requirement: Full sun

Shade tolerance: Low

Mature size: 4-6" H by 14-18" W

Bloom time: August - October

Flower color: Orange and Red

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