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Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple'

This high kattestaart is not only a excellent shoreplant. The average size is 100 cm. The flower colour is pink. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - September.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 7.2.1.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WATER-EDGE PLANTS. Plants growing alongside ditches and streams and also swamp plants.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Prefers a sunny place.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : For more or less moist places, also to be used in borders.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : paars

Flowering period : july - september

Size approx. : 100 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Family : Lythraceae


© first picture : Th. Ploeger en Zn