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Epilobium luteum
Also Known As
- Epilobium treleaseanum
- Yellow Fireweed
- Yellow Willowherb
Plant type
perennial, aquatic
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Epilobium luteum plant details
Epilobium luteum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epilobium luteum
- Plant type: perennial aquatic
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epilobium luteum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Epilobium luteum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"
- sun
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- dry in summer
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