Epilobium Species, Red-Leaved Fireweed, Red-Leaved Willow Herb
Epilobiumcrassum

Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Epilobium (ep-ih-LOW-bee-um)
Species: crassum (KRASS-um)

Synonym:Epilobium antipodium

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Textured

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting