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Tall Annual Willowherb (Epilobium brachycarpum)

Tall Annual Willowherb (Epilobium brachycarpum) is a fast-growing annual wildflower native to western North America, producing showy pink to purple flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types. Prefers moist, fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal for spring and summer growth.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient. Over-fertilizing can lead to leggy growth.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types. Prefers moist, fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal for spring and summer growth.

Avoid extreme heat or frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient. Over-fertilizing can lead to leggy growth.

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.5-2 m

Spread

0.2-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None (annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate to ovate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Epilobium adenocladum (Hausskn.) Rydb.
Epilobium altissimum Suksd.
Epilobium apricum Suksd.
Epilobium fasciculatum Suksd.
Epilobium hammondii Howell
Epilobium jucundum A.Gray
Epilobium laevicaule Rydb.
Epilobium micranthum Nutt. ex Hausskn.
Epilobium paniculatum Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
Epilobium subulatum (Hausskn.) Rydb.
Epilobium tracyi Rydb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyOnagraceae
  • genusEpilobium
  • speciesEpilobium brachycarpum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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