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Epilobium Crassum E1759494581485
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Epilobium Crassum

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This absolutely diminutive, rather rare, summer-flowering perennial is found in the alpine screes and rocky areas from 900–1800m altitude in the mountains of New Zealand's South Island from Nelson to Arthur's Pass where it makes a prostrate creeping carpet of tiny succulent leaves spangled with almost stemless, pretty pink flowers. Later, the curious, erect seed pods are formed, from which the tiny gossamer seed-parachutes are soon blown aloft, but rarely to become a pest!

Common name
Red-Leaved Willow Herb
Family
Onagraceae
Packet content
30 seeds
Height
5 cm - 8 cm
Light level
Full Sun
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Hardiness rating
H3
Pollinator-friendly
Yes
Moisture
Moisture retentive
Region of origin
Australia or New Zealand
Colour
White

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