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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.

Color : paars

Flowering period : july - september

Size approx. : 100 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Family : Lythraceae

© first picture : Th. Ploeger & Zn

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs a lot of water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 5
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : july - september
hardiness : hardy