Epilobium species can be classified as either annuals or perennials and may exhibit invasive tendencies. They feature upright stems that support slender leaves and produce prominent flowers with four petals arranged in terminal racemes.

Epilobium garettii 'Pueblo'

Epilobium glabellum 'Roseum'

Epilobium glabellum 'Sulphureum'

Epilobium glabellum G. Forst. is a semi-evergreen perennial that forms a dense mat, reaching heights of approximately 30 cm. Its stems are reddish in color, while the foliage consists of elongated, glossy, oval leaves that are primarily green, with some exhibiting a bronze hue. During the summer months, it produces flowers that typically take the form of white, upward-facing cups, although they may also display shades of pink or pale yellow.

Epilobium glabellum G. Forst.

Epilobium glabellum misapplied

Epilobium gunnianum

Epilobium hirsutum is a robust herbaceous perennial that propagates through rhizomes, forming dense root systems. Its stems can reach heights of up to 2 meters and are covered with narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green and hairy. In summer, the plant produces mid-pink flowers that are highly appealing to hoverflies and various other pollinators.

Epilobium hirsutum

Epilobium hirsutum 'Album'

Epilobium hirsutum 'Appleblossom'

Epilobium hirsutum 'Caerphilly Castle' (d)

Epilobium hirsutum 'Cheryl's Blush'

Epilobium hirsutum 'Pistils at Dawn'

Epilobium hirsutum 'Spring Lime'

Epilobium hirsutum 'Well Creek' (v)

Epilobium hirsutum albo-roseum

Epilobium hirsutum roseum

Epilobium hornemannii

Epilobium kaikoense

Epilobium lanceolatum

Epilobium lineare

Epilobium linnaeoides

Epilobium luteum

Epilobium montanum is a herbaceous perennial that typically reaches heights of around 70 cm. It produces open clusters of upright stems, adorned with lance-shaped, serrated leaves that are a medium green. The plant blooms with small, pale pink flowers, which are soon succeeded by elongated, slender seed pods. Initially green, these pods take on a dark red hue as they mature, eventually fading to a light brown before splitting open to disperse seeds equipped with silky tufts for wind transport.

Epilobium montanum

Epilobium montanum variegated (v)

Epilobium obcordatum

Epilobium obscurum

Epilobium obscurum 'Mottisfont' (v)

Epilobium palustre

Epilobium parviflorum is a native perennial that typically reaches a height of around 75 cm. It commonly survives winter as a rosette of leaves and produces upright stems adorned with fine hairs. During the summer, it bears small, pale pink flowers featuring elongated, tubular ovaries. These ovaries mature into pods that burst open, allowing seeds to be carried away by silky structures that resemble parachutes.

Epilobium parviflorum

Epilobium pedunculare

Epilobium rigidum

Epilobium roseum is a native perennial that typically grows to around 75 cm in height. During the winter months, it often remains as a rosette of foliage. The plant features erect stems adorned with pairs of serrated leaves and produces small flowers that are white or a very light shade of pink, characterized by elongated tubular ovaries. Following the blooming period, these flowers mature into pods that burst open, allowing seeds to be released with the aid of silky parachutes.

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