Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. This variety is more cold tolerant than others and also prefers more water than most. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red. Clump forming. Size: 1-2' x 2-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. (syn. EPILOBIUM californica, ZAUSCHNERIA californica)