Epilobium — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Epilobium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Epilobium angustifolium
Epilobium angustifolium
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Epilobium angustifolium is widespread through the temperate zones of northern latitudes and tolerates a broad spectrum of climatic conditions. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -30°c. An easily grown plant, it prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position, though it succeeds in most soils that are not waterlogged.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium coloratum
Epilobium coloratum
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in most soils.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium glabellum
Epilobium glabellum
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Epilobium glabellum is possibly hardy to about -15°c. Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position or in partial shade. Succeeds in most soils.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium hirsutum
Epilobium hirsutum
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils. Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position or in partial shade. A vigorous and invasive plant, only really suitable for larger areas in the wild garden where this habit is not a nuisance.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium latifolium
Epilobium latifolium
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in most soils. The roots are somewhat spreading and the plant can become invasive.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium palustre
Epilobium palustre
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in most soils. A calcifuge plant, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium parviflorum
Epilobium parviflorum
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils. Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position or in partial shade. The flowers are attractive to bees and provide a good late source of nectar.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium pyrricholophum
Epilobium pyrricholophum
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in most soils. A very variable plant in the wild.
Full cultivation guide →Epilobium tetragonum
Epilobium tetragonum
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils, preferring a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position.
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