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: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| 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 |