Epilobium pyrricholophum -

Family:	Onagraceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.75
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Epilobium pyrricholophum () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.75m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
Epilobium pyrricholophum will flower in January to April. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Bees

Soil Information

Epilobium pyrricholophum will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Epilobium pyrricholophum prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Epilobium pyrricholophum can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Wet places in lowland and mountains all over Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds
• A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. A very variable plant in the wild[275]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Succeeds in most soils[1].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Young leaves and shoots - cooked[105, 177, 179].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - sow early spring in situ or as soon as the seed is ripe. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

Flora of Japan

Author:
Rating: www.foj.info
Publisher : An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource.
Date of Publication : 0

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