Solved ID - Lythrum salicaria

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  1. Kristen

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    Its about chest high, herbaceous but stems are quite woody

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    It couldn't be a posh form of lythrum salicaria, could it?
     
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    Thanks, was given to me but not a colour I want. If anyone wants any let me know otherwise its going for compost ...
     
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    Mrs Shiney would like one but if you have more than that available for next Open Day she reckons she can sell them.
     
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      OK, I'll try to dig some out and pot them up, rather than Glyphosate them in-situ!!
       
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