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LYTHRUM SALICARIA (Loosestrife)

Ornamental and Phytoremediative Aquatic Plant

Lythrum Salicaria, known as Purple Loosestrife, is a rustic perennial plant, perfect for decorating water gardens and ponds. Its opposite and lanceolate leaves, supported by woody stems, create an elegant and natural effect. The star-shaped flowers of a vivid purple red, gathered in long spiciform inflorescences, bloom abundantly throughout the summer. Thanks to its phytoremediation capacity, it is ideal for improving the quality of the water, and is also suitable for soils with little water.

Characteristics :

• Sturdy Stems and Decorative Leaves : Woody stems with opposite, lanceolate leaves.
• Bright Flowers : Purple-red star-shaped flowers, gathered in long inflorescences, for abundant and long-lasting flowering.
• Phytoremediation : Improves water quality, ideal for ponds and bodies of water.
• Rusticity and Versatility : It grows well even in little water, adapting to different environmental conditions.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Plant height : 80-100 cm in moist soil.
• Flowering period : From June to September.

With Lythrum Salicaria, add to your water garden a plant that combines beauty, functionality and a long summer flowering, perfect for creating serene and lush environments.

MARSILEA QUADRIFOLIA (Water four-leaf clover)

Ornamental and Resistant Aquatic Fern

Marsilea Quadrifolia, known as the Water Four-Leaf Clover, is a fascinating and versatile aquatic fern, ideal for ponds, wetlands and aquariums. Its characteristic light green, four-leaf clover-like leaves make it a unique decorative choice. Frost-resistant, this plant grows even in little water and is suitable for aquariums, where it will tend to emerge and float. As a protected species, it is a valuable plant for those who want to create a harmonious and sustainable aquatic garden.

Characteristics :

• Unique Leaves : Four-leaf clover shaped, light green in colour, perfect for a natural decorative effect.
• Hardy and Versatile : Tolerates frost and grows well in little water or moist soil.
• Suitable for Aquariums : Ideal for aquariums, although it tends to surface and float.
• Protected Species : A special plant that enriches any aquatic garden.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Plant height : 10-30 cm in moist soil.

With the Marsilea Quadrifolia, bring a unique and resistant fern to your garden or aquarium, which combines aesthetics and functionality to create a natural and serene environment.

RED WATER MINT

Aromatic and Ornamental Aquatic Plant

Mentha Aquatica Rubra is a fragrant and decorative aquatic plant, ideal for ponds, humid gardens and areas with little water. Its oval leaves, bright green in the shade, take on a suggestive purple hue when exposed to the sun. The pretty lilac flowers, gathered in globose inflorescences, add a delicate touch during the summer flowering period. In addition to its ornamental value, this plant offers a refreshing fragrance that enriches the surrounding environment.

Characteristics :

• Aromatic Leaves : Oval, bright green or purple, with an intense and refreshing scent.
• Elegant Flowers : Lilac, gathered in globose inflorescences, for a graceful, summery flowering.
• Suitable for Ponds and Moist Grounds : It grows well in little water or on constantly moist ground.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade for optimal growth and bright colors.
• Plant height : 20-50 cm in moist soil.
• Flowering period : From July to September.

With Mentha Aquatica Rubra, add to your water garden a plant that combines beauty, aroma and functionality, ideal for creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere.

Mimulus luteus

Mimulus luteus is a remarkably adaptable plant, widespread from New Mexico to Alaska. It has stems that bear opposite, oval and serrated leaves. The flowers, shaped like a "snapdragon", are a bright yellow color with brown spots. These flowers are grouped in a terminal inflorescence, making the plant particularly decorative during the flowering season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun
• Flowering: June - September
• Height in moist soil: 10–50 cm

This plant thrives in sunny locations and moist soils, and due to its wide range of adaptability, it is suitable for different types of climates and environmental conditions. Mimulus luteus adds a splash of vibrant color to gardens and can attract pollinators with its distinctive snapdragon-shaped flowers.

MYOSOTIS PALUSTRIS (Forget-me-not)

Graceful and Generous Flowering Aquatic Plant

Myosotis Palustris, known as Forget-me-not, is a hardy perennial plant, perfect for decorating ponds and wetlands. Its pretty light blue flowers, gathered in spiral-shaped inflorescences, add a touch of delicacy and natural color to your aquatic garden. The oval, bright green, semi-evergreen leaves grow on long, creeping stems that also make it ideal for covering unsightly edges. It is a versatile plant, which grows both in little water and on wetlands.

Characteristics :

• Graceful flowers : Light blue, gathered in elegant spiral inflorescences.
• Decorative Leaves : Oval, bright green and semi-evergreen, for a natural and elegant effect.
• Versatile Growth : Perfect for ponds, moist soil or shallow bodies of water.
• Rustic and Long-lasting : Abundant and generous flowering for long periods.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : 20-30 cm.
  • Depth under water : 0-5 cm.
• Flowering period : From May to July.

With Myosotis Palustris, add a touch of color and lightness to your aquatic garden, ideal for creating a harmonious and natural environment.

Phalaris arundinacea

Phalaris arundinacea is a rustic and very ornamental grass, ideal for gardens and phytoremediation projects. Its curved leaves have longitudinal creamy white streaks, which make them particularly decorative. The flowers, although numerous, are quite small and not very showy.

This species is appreciated not only for its aesthetic value but also for its ability to contribute to the phytoremediation of water, absorbing excess nutrients and improving its quality.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Suitable for both full sun and partial shade
• Flowering: June - July
• Height in moist soil: approx. 80 cm

Phalaris arundinacea thrives in moist, well-exposed soil, making it an excellent choice for enhancing and beautifying aquatic environments or pond edges, as well as playing an important ecological role through phytoremediation.

Physostegia virginiana

Physostegia virginiana is a hardy herbaceous perennial native to North America. The plant has irregular, lanceolate and finely toothed leaves of a deep dark green color. The flowers, of a delicate mauve color, have a corolla shaped like a snapdragon and are grouped in dense terminal spikes, creating a remarkable ornamental effect during the flowering season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Suitable for full sun and partial shade
• Flowering: June - August
• Height in moist soil: 100–120 cm

Physostegia virginiana thrives in moist, well-drained soil, and because of its hardiness and summer flowering, it is an ideal choice for borders, beds and water gardens.

Marsh rose

Rosa palustris is a unique herbaceous perennial that tolerates moist soils. Although it can grow in partial shade, the plant flowers more abundantly when placed in full sun. It forms a beautiful bush with a drooping habit, helping to create a soft and natural effect in humid gardens.

The flowers of Rosa palustris have five petals, are solitary and very fragrant. Their color is pink, with clearly visible yellow stamens. After flowering, in autumn the fruits appear: bright scarlet red berries that remain on the shrub throughout the winter, adding visual interest to the cold season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: June - July
• Height in moist soil: 50–100 cm

Rosa palustris is ideal for moist garden borders, flower beds and areas where the soil is constantly moist, offering scented blooms and decorative winter fruit.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Sisyrinchium angustifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, belonging to the Iridaceae family. The plant has narrow linear leaves that grow in compact tufts. Above these tufts, thin flattened flowering stems rise, which support splendid inflorescences.

The flowers of Sisyrinchium angustifolium are hermaphroditic and of a delicate blue-purple color, composed of 6 petals. The flowering is prolonged and the flowers appear for several weeks during the summer, giving an ornamental and constant appearance to the plant.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: July - September
• Height in moist soil: 20–50 cm

Sisyrinchium angustifolium thrives in moist, well-drained soil and adapts to a variety of light conditions. With its blue-purple flowers and long flowering season, it is an excellent choice for borders, beds, or water gardens, where it adds color and visual interest throughout much of the summer.

Valerian officinalis

Valeriana officinalis is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, known for its medicinal properties. The plant has an erect, hollow and grooved stem. The leaves, arranged oppositely along the stem, are serrated and deep green; only the lower leaves have petioles.

During the flowering season, Valeriana officinalis produces small hermaphroditic flowers with 5 petals, which can be a delicate light pink or, less frequently, white. These flowers are grouped in apical corymbs, creating showy inflorescences. The entire plant emits a characteristic pungent odor, well known for its therapeutic properties.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Prefers partial shade and shade
• Flowering: May - July
• Height in moist soil: 30–150 cm

Valeriana officinalis thrives in moist, shady soil, making it suitable for borders and cool areas of the garden. In addition to its ornamental interest, it is appreciated for its use in herbal medicine thanks to its roots and other plant parts with calming and sedative properties.