Family: Onagraceae

Plant type	Perennial
Height	12 inches to 3 feet
Spread	12 to 12 inches
Habit	Upright
Foliage
Growth rate	Moderate
Interests	Flowers, seed heads
Uses	Borders
Skill level	Beginner to average
Maintenance	Slight
Hardiness	5
Heat zone
Sun	Full sun
Moisture	Dry to average
Soil type	Slightly acid to slightly lime
Soil fertility	Moderate
Water consumption	Moderate
Site	Sheltered to average
Flower colour	Pink
Flower season	Mid summer to mid autumn
Flower size	Small
Foliage colour	Green
Fruit colour
Edible parts
Harvest time
Stems
Features
Wildlife
Texture

These are perennials bearing spikes of pink flowers from mid-summer followed by fluffy flower heads. Some, such as rose-bay willowherb (E. angustifolium) can be weedy and invasive.

Grow in full sun on well-drained soil.