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Dodoens' willowherb | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dodoens' willowherb

Chamaenerion dodonaei

Genus: Chamaenerion
Family: Onagraceae
Common Names: rosemary-leaved willowherb

About this plant

C. dodonaei is a spreading perennial with a woody rootstock and upright stems with short, narrow, hairy leaves. Throughout summer loose spires of cup-shaped, purple-pink flowers are produced

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering, and prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or sown in spring; or by division in autumn or spring; or take softwood cuttings from sideshoots in spring

Pests

Prone to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews and a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years