How to tend a Lythrum virgatum

Also known as: Lythrum acuminatum Willd., Lythrum divaricatum Schur, Lythrum elegans Schur, Lythrum austriacum Jacq., Lythrum lusitanicum Mill., Pythagorea virgata (L.) Raf., Salicaria virgata (L.) Moench, Hexostemon virgatus (L.) Raf., Lythrum roseum-superbum Abbey

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like strong light, grows in sunny places

Soil

Soil with loose texture or special humus soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia, Europe
Category
Lythraceae, Lythrum
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in spring
Flower colors
red purple or light purple
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