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Chamerion latifolium
Also Known As
- Chamaenerion latifolium
- Chamerion subdentatum
- Epilobium latifolium
- Dwarf Fireweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-15"
- W: 4"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Chamerion latifolium plant details
Chamerion latifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamerion latifolium
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamerion latifolium
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Chamerion latifolium
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Chamerion for your garden
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
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