Epilobium coloratum
Purple-leaved Willow-herb
Description:
Herbaceous plant with round or square stems. Flowers are light pink or white. Four petals, each with a notch. Foliage is fragile and easily damaged. Grows in moist to wet conditions and prefers soil with organic matter.
Plant Overview:
Plant Family: | Onagraceae |
Plant Duration: | Perennial |
Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
Bloom Time: | Mid July to September |
Fruit Timing: | Mid August to October |
Global and State Rank: | G5, S4 |
Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loam |
Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |