Lythrum salicaria
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Characteristics of the plant
From mid to end of Summer | |
Being a plant that, in the wild, grows next to the currents of water, it precises a very abundant and continuous watering. | |
From seeds and by means of division. It has got a great self-reproductive capacity by means of seeds that are very abundant and, dispersed by the water or for other factors, can remain latent during a lot of time. This reproduction system transforms it into an invasive plant. One can also take advantage of the many sprouts it developes to reproduce it. | |
Sun or half-sun | |
From seeds and by means of division. It has got a great self-reproductive capacity by means of seeds that are very abundant and, dispersed by the water or by other vectors, can remain latent during a lot of time. This reproduction system transforms it into an invasive plant. One can also take advantage of the many yound sprouts it developes to reproduce it. | |
Peaty soil rich in humus, with a good drainage |
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