Thalia dealbata - P11

Description
With its dark green leaves, the Powdery alligator-flag (Thalia dealbata) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams, ponds and cut edges. Purple flowers appear from July to August. It prefers humus-rich, loose soil in a sunny position. The Powdery alligator-flag is well tolerant of frost. The upright plant usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * cut flower * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Powdery alligator-flag are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Powdery alligator-flag has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water depth
5 - 20 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Powdery alligator-flag sets beautiful accents together with: Pike weed, cattail, arrowhead.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
The purple flowers appear from July to August.

Fruit
The fruits of Thalia dealbata are particularly decorative.

Use
Pond edge, stream, pond, cut