Native Utah Plants
'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
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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