Broadleaf willowherb
Epilobium montanum
Epilobium
Onagraceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–8
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This hardy wildflower prefers moist, partially shaded conditions and is excellent for naturalized gardens. It self-seeds readily and requires minimal care once established. Perfect for woodland gardens or shaded borders.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Altay
Antipodean Is.
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
Canary Is.
Central European Rus
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Føroyar
Germany
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 18, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Paul FABRE (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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