Epilobium angustifolium - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Zauschneria californica, Chamaenerion angustifolium, Chamerion angustifolium.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Cut back: October.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Epilobium angustifolium forms clusters of pink flowers from July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, cottage garden, cutting, bee pasture