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Elsie Attlee
Feb 8, 2024
4.0
Excellent packaging and seed quality have me excited to see my garden thrive.
Quantity
Selected: 500 SeedsGet it between Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 13th.
Specifications
Botanical Name
Lythrum salicaria
Family
Lythraceae
Color
Vibrant purple
Height
Ranges from 3 to 5 feet
Fragrance
Subtle, sweet aroma
Symbolism
Represents grace, beauty, and harmony
Bloom Period
Produces abundant blooms from midsummer to early fall
Uses
Ornamental, attracting pollinators, wetland restoration
Tolerance
Thrives in wet soils, tolerates occasional flooding
Growth Habit
Upright, clumping
Zodiac Sign
Associated with the zodiac signs Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Planting Details
Purple Lythrum thrives in moist to wet soil conditions and prefers full to partial sunlight. Planting in early spring allows for root establishment before the onset of summer. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, promotes healthy growth and flowering. With its tolerance for wetland habitats and its ornamental value, Purple Lythrum is an ideal choice for rain gardens, pond edges, and other water features.
- Plant Seeds: Fall / Cold Stratify 2-3 Months | Plant Height: 24 – 36″
- Plant Spacing: 15 – 18″ | Bloom Time: Summer | Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8 ( & Reseeds Itself Easily) | Light Requirements: Sun | Soil & Water Preferences: Wet
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