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fringed willowherb

fringed willowherb

Epilobium ciliatum

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 8a – Zone 8b

A slender perennial wildflower with small pink or white flowers arranged in spikes, thriving in moist, disturbed areas and along stream banks. It spreads readily and is often considered weedy in cultivated gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 8aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

North America

Native to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed