Chamaenerion species can be either annuals or perennials and may exhibit invasive traits. They feature upright stems that support slender leaves and produce conspicuous, four-petaled flowers arranged in terminal racemes.

Chamaenerion

Chamaenerion angustifolium is a robust perennial that can reach approximately 1.5 meters in height. It spreads vigorously through its rhizomes, creating dense patches. The leaves are elongated and narrow, reminiscent of willow foliage, and grow in a spiral pattern along the stems, which are subtly pink-tinged. From summer into autumn, the plant produces tall spikes adorned with purplish-pink flowers, which are succeeded by elongated seed pods that also exhibit a pink hue. The seeds are enveloped in soft, silky tufts.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Album' is a vigorous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. This plant establishes a broad colony through its rhizomatous roots, producing upright stems that may exhibit a subtle pink hue. Its foliage consists of elongated, narrow leaves reminiscent of willow. From mid-summer to early autumn, it produces spikes adorned with white flowers, each measuring around 2 centimeters in diameter. After flowering, it develops elongated seed pods that are tinged with pink, housing seeds enveloped in fine, silky fibers.

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Album'

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Hullavington Fire'

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Isobel'

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Monte Bianco'

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Stahl Rose' is a robust perennial that typically reaches a height of around 1.5 meters. It features upright stems adorned with slender, willow-like foliage. From mid-summer through early autumn, this plant showcases tall flower spikes with pale pink petals complemented by darker pink sepals. After flowering, it produces elongated seed pods that are tinged with pink, housing seeds enveloped in silky plumes.

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Stahl Rose'

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Variegatum' (v)

Chamaenerion caucasicum

Chamaenerion dodonaei is a spreading perennial characterized by its woody root system and erect stems adorned with slender, hairy leaves. During the summer months, it produces loose clusters of cup-shaped flowers in shades of purple-pink.