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Epilobium fleischeri
Also Known As
- Chamaenerion fleischeri
- Alpine Willowherb
- Dwarf Fireweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Epilobium fleischeri plant details
Epilobium fleischeri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epilobium fleischeri
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epilobium fleischeri
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Epilobium fleischeri plant
How to Grow Epilobium fleischeri
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Scientific Name: Epilobium canum
aka Epilobium canum subsp. angustifolia, Epilobium canum subsp. mexicanum, Zauschneria californica subsp. californica, Zauschneria californica subsp. mexicana, Zauschneria californica var. villosa
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-30"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Chamaenerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Chamerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Blackheart, Blooming Sally, Fireweed, Rosebay, Rosebay Willow Herb
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 6"-9"
- mostly sun
- regular
- dry in summer
aka Chamerion angustifolium, Fireweed, Great Willow Herb, Rosebay Willow Herb
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Scientific Name: Epilobium canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice'
aka Epilobium 'Everett's Choice', Epilobium californica 'Everett's Choice', Zauschneria 'Everett's Choice', Everett California Fuchsia, Everett's Choice California Fuchsia
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Scientific Name: Epilobium septentrionale 'Mattole River'
aka Epilobium septentrionalis 'Mattole Select', Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Mattole Select', Mattole Select California Fuchsia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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