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Herbaceous Perennial
Lythrum salicaria 'The Beacon'
A robust herbaceous perennial with upright stems to 1.2m tall, clad in narrow, willowy green leaves, and small vivid rosy-purple flowers 2cm wide in dense terminal spikes over a long period in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Lythrum can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves in opposite pairs and small star-shaped flowers in leafy racemes
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any reliably moist soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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