Great Hairy Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) organic seeds
- Pink-blooming willowherb that occurs wildly, especially on streams and moist ditches.
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.79
Product number: EPI02-BIO GTIN: 4251420516312
Description
The Great Hairy Willowherb, also called Kaporie Tea, is a herbaceous swamp plant that grows up to 1,80 metres high and appears wild, especially in shrubberies on streams and moist ditches.
It's an important food crop of many butterflies, amongst others of the elephant hawk moth. The blossoms of the great hairy willowherb are deep pink to crimson and can be admired from June to September. The propagation takes place through offshoots as well as through seeds.
The roots of the plant can be dried and processed into flour. The leaves are a wonderful addition to salad. Brewed as a tea, the leaves are said to be helpful against prostate afflictions.
It's an important food crop of many butterflies, amongst others of the elephant hawk moth. The blossoms of the great hairy willowherb are deep pink to crimson and can be admired from June to September. The propagation takes place through offshoots as well as through seeds.
The roots of the plant can be dried and processed into flour. The leaves are a wonderful addition to salad. Brewed as a tea, the leaves are said to be helpful against prostate afflictions.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Onagraceae |
| Characteristics | Needs light to germinate |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial shrub for sunny locations. Pre-cultivation from March or direct sowing in outdoors from mid-April. Light germination: Only sprinkle seed on the sowing soil and press on lightly. The young plants can be planted outdoors from mid-May.
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