Epilobium Species, Cinnamon Willow-Herb, Eastern Willow Herb, Purple-Leaf Willow Herb

Epilobiumcoloratum

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Epilobium (ep-ih-LOW-bee-um)
Species
coloratum (kol-oh-RAY-tum)
Synonym
Epilobium divaricatum
Epilobium domingense
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Erie, Michigan

Saint Helen, Michigan

Hamburg, Pennsylvania

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