Chamaenerion dodonaei
Dodoens' willowherb
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
Other common names
rosemary-leaved willowherbSynonyms
Chamaenerion palustre misappliedEpilobium dodonaei
see moreEpilobium rosmarinifolium
Chamaenerion angustissimum
Chamerion dodonaei
Buy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Chamaenerion can be annuals or perennials, sometimes invasive, with erect stems bearing willowy leaves and showy, 4-petalled flowers in terminal racemes
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade
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
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering, and prevent self-seeding
Pests
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews and a rust
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.