Also known as Great Hairy Willowherb, Sun-before-the-Father, Cherry Pie, Plum Pudding and Fiddlegrass. Perennial wildflower found along riversides and on marshes. Rosy-purple flowers with cream centres. Height 3 - 6 ft or so (90 - 180 cm). Plant is closely related to and very similar looking to Rosebay Willowherb.

Hirsutum refers to the plant's woolly appearance. Its name of Codlins and Cream refers to the smell which emanates from the bruised leaves - like codlins, or cooling apples. Epi comes from the Greek "upon" and lobos is Greek for "pod" - due to the flowers standing on top of long, thin, pod-like seed vessels.

Plant in moist, damp soil.

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