Formerly Epilobium angustifolium. Rhizomatous native perennial with deep rose-pink flowers on tall ascending green and reddish stems, blooming June to September. Widespread in burned or logged forests, meadows, road cuts and waterways; up to 12,500 ft. elevation. Colonizer following wildfire or disturbance. Moderate moisture requirement; long-lived with full sunlight. Pollinated by native bees, moths and hummingbirds.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Onagraceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/Herb

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Mature Height: 2-5 ft. in.

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Period: Late summer

Annual Precipitation: 8+ in.

Drought Tolerance: Low

Shade Tolerance: Intermediate

Elevation: 

Wetland Indicator Status:

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance:

Nitrogen fixation:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes 

Salinity Tolerance: None

CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

pH Range: 4.8-7.0

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound:

Seeding Rate:  PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: