Lythrum Salicaria - Blutweiderich

Lythrum Salicaria, generally known as blood pasture or garden parlor, belongs to the family of the Weiderich family (Lythraceae). This herbaceous plant is characterized by its striking, purple flowering rods and plays an important role in botany and ecology.

Botanical characteristics

Lythrum Salicaria is a multi -year plant that typically reaches a height of 60 to 150 cm, although it can also grow higher under ideal conditions. The plant forms an upright, unexpected stem, which bear the opposite, narrow, lanceolate leaves. However, the most striking features are the long, dense flower rodles that have a bright purple color and are in full bloom in midsummer. Each flower rice consists of numerous small, funnel -shaped flowers.

Ecological distribution

The blood pasture is native to Europe, Asia and North America. He prefers wetlands, especially the bank areas of lakes, rivers and ponds, in which the floor is damp to wet. The plant is adaptable and grows in both sunny and partially shaded locations. Due to her ecological flexibility, she has established herself as an invasive plant in some regions and can displace other domestic plants.

Ecological meaning

Lythrum Salicaria plays an important role in biodiversity in wetlands. Their flowers are an important source of food for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. In addition, the dense stocks of the blood pasture offer habitat and protection for water birds and other aquatic animals. The plant also helps to prevent erosion in bank areas by holding the floor.

Landscape design

Due to their striking flowers and their ability to grow in damp ground, Lythrum Salicaria is often used in gardens and landscape design projects. The purple flowers are a popular choice for pond banks, swamp gardens and wetlands. However, it is important to ensure that the plant is cultivated in a non-invasive way, since it can displace the native vegetation in some regions.