Bog willowherb

Bog willowherb (Epilobium leptophyllum) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has red flowers which appear in summer.
It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 3.6 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It releases chemicals which will make it harder for other plants to grow surrounding it. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Epilobium leptophyllum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Epilobium Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Red-flowered natives Category:Summer blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:Allelopathic natives Category:USDA native stubs