Lythrum salicaria
Lythrum salicaria - Spiked Loosestrife
Botanical name       : Lythrum salicariaÂ
Common name          : Spiked Loosestrife, Purple LoosestrifeÂ
Colour               : VioletÂ
Flowering time       : July - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 100 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : Normal, MoistÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4)Â
Spacing              : ± 40 cm (± 6 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendly, Native in NLÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum):Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum) is a very hardy perennial for in a natural setting or in the border. All species like a normal to moist soil in the sun or half shade. Purple Loosestrife can self-seed and if you do not wish this, cut away the flowering stems when finished. This is also recommended if you want the cultivars to stay true. Otherwise the colours of the seedings will vary from that of the mother plant. Good neighbour plants for Purple Loosestrife are Yellow Flag (Iris pseudacorus), Marsh Marigold (Caltha), Pendulous Sedge (Carex pendula) and Leopard Plant (Ligularia).Spiked Loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria
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