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Great Willowherb

Great Willowherb

Epilobium hirsutum

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

Great Willowherb is a tall, vigorous perennial with hairy stems and lance-shaped leaves, producing spikes of magenta-pink flowers throughout summer. It thrives in wet areas and is commonly found along streams and ditches.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

erosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Propagation
seed, cutting, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with