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Onagraceae
Pale willowherb
Epilobium roseum
Also known as Smooth willowherb, Epilobium, Pale fireweed, Chamaenerion roseum
Native Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Willowherb · Onagraceae · Perennial · Moist Soil · Wildflower · European Native · Wildlife Garden · Semi-Shade · Self-Seeding
Pale willowherb is an undemanding perennial that prefers moist, partially sunny spots such as stream banks or damp borders. It self-seeds readily and needs little maintenance beyond occasional thinning to prevent overcrowding. It is a good choice for naturalistic or wildlife-friendly gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water to keep soil evenly moist; avoid prolonged drought · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 4a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 10 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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