Description
Epilobium hirsutum, Greater willowherb. Lus na Tríonóide.
Common name:
Greater willowherb. Lus na Tríonóide.
General:
Epilobium hirsutum, Great willowherb. This population originates from Co Down. Irish Grid reference: J594448.
Perennial. Tall sturdy large flowered, up to 1.5m tall. Attractive deep pink flowers with prominent white cross shaped stigma.
Benefits:
Our beekeeping friend sought it out for her bees and easily got good germination.
Habitat:
Damp meadows, marshes and river banks.
Sowing guidelines:
Sow late autumn or early spring into a seed tray, prick out when large enough to handle and plant out when big enough. It will withstand long unruly grass by rising above it.
Cultural history:
Our biggest native willowherb.
Avg contents: 200 seeds.
Wild flower seeds of native-Irish-origin.
Please note: We do not send our wild flower seeds overseas. The reason for this is genetic integrity. Our wild flowers are native-Irish-origin and as very little genetic testing has been done in this field we work on the precautionary principle. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause.
