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
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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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