Greater Willowherb

9cm Pot, Seed Packet, Wildflower Plugs

Epilobium hirsutum Purplish pink flowers with cream center, inhabits damp and waste places, river-sides and ditches

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Latin Name: Epilobium hirsutum

Common Name(s): Greater Willowherb

Plant Type: Perennial

Habitat: Moist Soil/Terrestrial Plant - Zone A

Colour:

Pink, Purple

Height:

90-180cm

Flowering Time:

July - September

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Description

It is commonly known as the great willowherb, great hairy willowherb or hairy willowherb due to the hairs on seeds. Local names include codlins-and-cream, apple-pie and cherry-pie. The flowers are great for many types of insects and pollinators.

Epilobium hirsutum is commonly found on marshy ground. During the summer months of July-August pinkish-purple flowers bloom and really give this 4-petalled flowers its charm.

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Flowering Time

July, August, September

Country of Origin

GB

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