Chamaenerion fleischeri, Epilobium fleischeri
ALPINE WILLOWHERB
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Chamaenerion fleischeri, formerly Epilobium fleischeri, commonly known as Alpine willowherb, is perennial with fragrant pink flowers from late June to August. The foliage is bristly and needle-like. Flowers first year from seed with an early sowing. An excellent hardy perennial for the rock garden!
This plant is endemic to the Alps, in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 3-7
Height: 12", 30cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 25
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 12 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is irregular over a long period of time, generally 60-90 days, but some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
Chamaenerion fleischeri, Epilobium fleischeri
ALPINE WILLOWHERB
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Chamaenerion fleischeri, formerly Epilobium fleischeri, commonly known as Alpine willowherb, is perennial with fragrant pink flowers from late June to August. The foliage is bristly and needle-like. Flowers first year from seed with an early sowing. An excellent hardy perennial for the rock garden!
This plant is endemic to the Alps, in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 3-7
Height: 12", 30cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 25
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 12 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is irregular over a long period of time, generally 60-90 days, but some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.