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fringed willowherb

fringed willowherb

Epilobium ciliatum

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 8a – Zone 8b

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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
Family
Onagraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

North America

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with