Epilobium canum subsp. latifolium


Botanical Information

FamilyOnagraceae
GenusEpilobium
Speciescanum
Subspecieslatifolium
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to northern, southern and central California.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)14 - 5
Height60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumping and spreading.
LandscapeGround cover and gardens.
PropagationSeed and division.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soils. Prefers sandy and sandstone soils. Tolerates light frost. Deer resistant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatDry slopes and ridges.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are 1.5 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionFlowers appear in clusters.
Fruit DescriptionSeeds are comatose.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are grey. The flowers are fuschia in colour.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a silky texture.

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