Sub-species
subsp. canum
This sub-species is endemic to California and is similar to the species growing from sea level to an altitude of 1750m (4900 ft).

subsp. garrettii      Garrett's California Fuchsia
This rhizomatous perennial is similar to the species and is found in growing in the inland juniper woodlands of southern California.

subsp. latifolium
This sub-species is predominantly found in California and is similar to the species growing from an altitude of 540m (1640 ft) to 3200m (9842 ft).