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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

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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

Blooms: summer, clusters of creamy yellow flowers. Found growing along mountain streams in the PNW Zone 5-9. 24", PNW, part shade, moist-wet, rich soil.
From mid-high-elevation wetlands (seeps, streambanks, lakes) of western N.America, this wildflower produces its soft yellow flowers on 1-2'stems late spring-summer; enjoy it hiking ; in your damp garden at home. S/M-W

Gardening facts about Epilobium luteum plant

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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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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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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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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aka Chamaenerion fleischeri, Alpine Willowherb, Dwarf Fireweed

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 18"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Epilobium fleischeri flower by Plant Select®
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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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