Family: Onagraceae
(on-uh-GRAY-see-ee) Genus: Epilobium (ep-ih-LOW-bee-um) Species: angustifolium (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-um)
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F) USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Pollen may cause allergic reactionBloom Color PinkLavender White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Seed Collecting Unknown |