American willowherb
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A fast-growing, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 1.5m high, with narrowly ovate, finely toothed green leaves often tinged with red, and numerous small, trumpet shaped pink or white flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- American willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum)
- Genus
- Epilobium
- Family
- Onagraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of American willowherb
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of American willowherb
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American willowherb care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagates by seed produced prolifically through the growing season and wind-dispersed. In favourable conditions, life cycle from germination to seed production can complete in ten weeks.
Growing
GrowingGrows best in moist soil in well-lit conditions, but will tolerate shade and a range of soil types. Spreads rapidly, generally considered a weed.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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