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Re: [SG] Looking for seed


Kathleen A. Robertson wrote:

> Hi, Everyone,
> Just returned from a lovely trip to Mackinac Island...what a lovely,
> peaceful place. I could have stayed for weeks.  Anyway, along the
> trails
> were masses of what the guides called fireweed.  It had spikes of
> bright
> pink flowers, some almost 3' tall. Where can I get seed for this?

Kathy:

    This plant is known as Epilobium or also known as Willow herb. Have
never seen it for sale and have only heard of white varieties (but do
know that pink ones exist). Understand it can be somewhat invaisive.
Good luck in finding it.

Tim Wilson
Chagrin Falls, Oh
zone 5



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