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Epilobium Species, Fringed Willowherb, Northern Willow Herb

Epilobiumciliatum subsp. ciliatum

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Family

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Epilobium (ep-ih-LOW-bee-um)

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Synonym

Epilobium californicum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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