Epilobium angustifolium (Fireweed or Great Willow-herb)
Botanical Information
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Epilobium |
| Species | angustifolium |
| Synonyms | Chamerion angustifolium, Chamerion spicatum |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, including some parts of the Boreal forests. It is the floral emblem of the Yukon. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1-6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2-7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Flower Description | Flowers 2-3 cm across with 4 sepals and 4 petals, f4 lobed and nodding with 8 pistils and 1 stigma. |
Photographs
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