Wild aromatic plant with medicinal properties. It is perfect in pots, edges and humid areas.
Perrenial. Up to 2 m. Aquatic plant with green lanceolate leaves and pink flowers in spikes in summer.
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 40 |
---|---|
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC), No drought resistant |
Plant use | Coastal garden, Edging, Medicinal, Riverbanks |
Seeds per gram | 12.000 |
Soil - Moisture | Submerged in water |
Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
Soil - Type | Clay |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Abundant, Frequent |
Direct sowing in autumn or spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Grows on clay, basic and flooded soils.
It is astringent, healing and it acts against haemorrhage.Can be found along river banks and streams, aquatic gardens and ponds.It must be watered frequently and abundantly unless the soil is already humid or flooded.