- Perennial to 110cm
- Medicinal uses
- Attracts butterflies
Description
'Willow Herb' seeds
Epilobium angustifolium
Synonyms: Chamaenerion angustifolium
- Perennial to 110cm
- Medicinal uses
- Attracts butterflies
Perennial growing to 110cm. Tall upright stems with narrow mid-green leaves similar to a lily. Long flower spikes are produced in summer, usually at the top of the stems, with pink or purple four petalled flowers. Leaves can be used to make herbal tea and extracts of the herb have cosmetic and medicinal uses. Flowers attract butterflies. Fast growing, spreading by underground stolons. Tolerates damp soil.
Native to north America and Eurasia, and the national flower of Russia. Also known as 'Kaporie Tea' and 'Fireweed'.
Seeds per gram: 20500
Product code: H4-16
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 1mm |
Season | Spring |
Germination | 14-21 days @ 18-22°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 20cm |
Plant Height | 110cm |
Position | Full sun or part shade, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 90 days |
*Notes: Stratification may improve germination.
Shipping
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
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