Phygelius Species, Cape Figwort, Cape Fuchsia, Southern River Bell, Wild Fuchsia

I agree with the other Oregonian..this is a monster..it hasn't died back here(Zone 6-7?) And it grows and grows..yes is attracts hummers ...Read Morebut I am finding a new spot for this plant..it is a bully. I have enough work without having to keep a plant in check. I deadhead it too..so so with that. The biggest one I have is a very old plant.(10-15 years old) I have a new variety(2 years) ..jury is out as to if it too is a bully.So far not as aggressive..maybe new varieties are better behaved? I am adding this. the old one has coral flowers..the monster. The new one which is still under 2' has more red flowers..Moving the big one to a far corner..out of control. I have enough to do with out battling a plant..like battle deer!! :(

I really enjoy this plant, as do the hummingbirds. It literally drips with nectar in the hotter weather. It is in bloom all during the su...Read Moremmer and into the fall in my zone 6b garden. It dies back to the root during the winter and then in late spring sends up shoots. Very colorful and interesting addition to the garden. I mail ordered my first plant last year, but was very surprised to find one at a local nursery this year.

This plant spreads aggressively by runners- sometimes putting up new growth as far as 6 feet from the orignial plant. I prune to 6" high...Read More in late winter, and must be vigilant in removing suckers.

However, it DOES attract hummingbirds and adds a bright spot to the garden.

Be aware before you buy.
I'm in zone 7-8, in western Oregon.

This forms a woody, somewhat sprawling shrub, in my Zone 9a garden in Bremerton, Washington. It needs some pruning to keep it in shape, ...Read Moreand is now about 6 feet tall and with hundreds of inflorescences, flowering from June until at least November as long as old inflorescences are removed.