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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Occurs naturally near streams and on talus at higher elevations. At lower elevations it is happy in well drained, moist soil and full sun to part shade. Works well along pond edges.

    By: Kiona Native Plants

    Gardening facts about Chamerion latifolium plant

    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

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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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