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Explanation of a specific number code system Hansen/Mussel

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The requested combination is : 3.1.5.8

Meaning of the first digit: General growing place : 3 : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Meaning of the second digit: Specific demands of the plant : 1 : Plants preferring a dry and sunny place, sometimes in brick walls.

Meaning of the third digit: Advice on where to put the plant : 5 : non-suckering mostly grey or silvery-gray plants.

Meaning of the fourth digit: Other special characteristics : 8 : Suitable for cut-flowers.

Please note: this code is meant to give recommendations and to give some idea how to use each plant. It is not meant to be a set of strict rules!