Epilobium pyrricholophum
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. A very variable plant in the wild. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position.
Propagation
Seed - sow early spring in situ or as soon as the seed is ripe. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Edible uses
Young leaves and shoots - cooked.
Habitat
Wet places in lowland and mountains all over Japan.
Native range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Same genus
- Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)
- Pimpernel willowherb (Epilobium anagallidifolium)
- Aboriginal willowherb (Epilobium billardierianum)
- Tall annual willowherb (Epilobium brachycarpum)
- Hummingbird trumpet (Epilobium canum)
- American willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum)
- Talus willowherb (Epilobium clavatum)
- Selfing willowherb (Epilobium cleistogamum)