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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From the Alps, this airy European alpine has very fine, narrow, gray-green leaves with clouds of lavender-pink flowers all summer, and clouds of cottony seed heads in fall. It self-sows but easy enough to remove, and anyway, you may want a lot of these delightful and pretty clouds here and there in your garden to create continuity and atmosphere. 18" tall and wide. Attracts hummingbirds. Minimum temperature: -30°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This compact willowherb from the Alps is under-used in the garden. Its delicate, pink flowers, borne on reddish stems against gray-green foliage, are a welcome addition to any garden. Attractive silvery seed heads add continuing interest. Perennial. Loamy or sandy soils are best. USDA zones 3-8 (up to 8,000').

    By: Plant Select®

    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

    See other plant types of Epilobium for your garden

    Zauschneria californica

    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
    Photo of Zauschneria californica flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Epilobium angustifolium subsp. circumvagum

    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
    Photo of Epilobium angustifolium subsp. circumvagum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Epilobium angustifolium

    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
    Photo of Epilobium angustifolium flower by Delphine Ménard
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    Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice'

    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
    Photo of Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole'

    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
    Photo of Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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