Epilobium palustre L. var. sabulonense (Fernald) B. Boivin

Scientific Name: Epilobium palustre L. var. sabulonense (Fernald) B. Boivin


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Myrtales / Onagraceae / Epilobium L./ Epilobium palustre L. var. sabulonense (Fernald) B. Boivin

<i>Epilobium palustre</i> L. var. sabulonense (Fernald) B. Boivin
General Information
Usda SymbolEPPAS2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsEPPAS2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Epilobium palustre L. var. sabulonense (Fernald) B. Boivin is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10912
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum15
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)3.6
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound3000000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Epilobium palustre</i> L. var. sabulonense (Fernald) B. Boivin

<i>Epilobium palustre</i> L. var. sabulonense (Fernald) B. Boivin

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