Menziesia ferruginea (Rusty Menziesia, False azalea, Fool's Huckleberry) Part shade moist forests at high elevations

moist forests at high elevations

This is a perennial Aralia that dies to the ground every fall only to regain its size the next spring

Orange to scarlet red tubular flowers

Light: part shade-sun

One of the best ferns EVER

Menziesia ferruginea (Rusty Menziesia, False azalea, Fool's Huckleberry) Part shade moist forests at high elevationsZone: 4 9 Natural Range: PNW Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Shade sun Height: 6' Attributes: Deciduous, alternate light green leaves. Pinkish orange urn shaped flowers in late spring. Notes: In the wild Menziesia grows in woodlands as an understory plant, and along forest clearings. The appearance is similar to Enkianthus. Pot Size: Medium Band Pot