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Square-stemmed Willowherb

Square-stemmed Willowherb Epilobium Tetragonum

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What is the plant

Epilobium tetragonum is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.60 metres tall.It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

It can be invasive in Central Europe.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

min 5a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
It prefers moist soil.
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Soil
Succeeds in most soils, preferring a well-drained but moisture retentive soil

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