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Fire Chalice (Zauschneria garrettii/Epilobium canum) 'Orange Carpet' is a Plant Select introduction made from seeds gathered in Idaho. This cultivar of Fire Chalice is an excellent choice for higher altitude or cooler gardens and features a more compact growth habit. Plant in garden beds or borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, or pollinator gardens, or use as a groundcover. Requires regular supplemental moisture and can tolerate part shade. This is a very low maintenance plant, with only occassional light pruning needed in the spring. 'Orange Carpet' is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. 

Fire Chalice 'Orange Carpet'

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  • Native to Cache County: Yes

    Irrigation Requirement:  Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)

    Mature Size: 4 - 6" tall and 18 - 24" wide

    Spacing: 24 - 30" apart 

    Bloom Colors: Orange

    Bloom Season: June - September

    Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8

    Light Requirement: Full Sun or Partial Shade

    Deer Resistant: Yes

    Salt Tolerant: Unknown

    Soils: Requires well-drained soil, and prefers sand or loam soils. May tolerate some well-draining clay.

  • Fire Chalice provides nectar for a variety of pollinators, especially hummingbirds. 

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