Epilobium lanceolatum
About
Epilobium lanceolatum, the spear-leaved willowherb, is a species in the genus Epilobium, belonging to the Onagraceae or "evening primrose" family. It grows between 30 and 60 cm high. This perennial plant has lance-shaped leaves, steadily narrowing to both ends, with long petioles; 5-7mm, grey to green-blue, with widely toothed margins. The flowers are white fading to pink; blooming from June to August. Epilobium lanceolatum occurs across western Europe.
- Family
- Onagraceae
How to use it
Spear-leaved willowherb can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its attractive flowers and unique foliage. It thrives in various soil types and can help attract pollinators, making it a great addition to a wildlife-friendly garden.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Epilobium lanceolatum
- Slug
- epilobium-lanceolatum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Epilobium
- Species
- lanceolatum
- Wikidata QID
- Q164353
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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