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Heimia salicifolia Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Heimia salicifolia plant species is found in Southern N. America from Texas to Mexico and south to Central America. It is a member of the Lythraceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Heimia salicifolia Family: Lythraceae Author: (HBK.)Link. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: Habitat: Along the sides of streams[192].
Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any well-drained soil in full sun[200]. Especially in the colder areas of the country this plant is best grown against a sunny south or southwest facing wall and given a good mulch of bracken in the winter[200].
The rootstock is fairly hardy in most of Britain, whilst the top growth tolerates temperatures down to about -10 to -15°c[200]. If cut back by severe weather the plant usually grows again from the base[200]. Flowers are produced on the current seasons growth[200]. Plants growing by the side of a greenhouse at Cambridge Botanic Gardens flower freely[11].
This species is closely related to H. myrtifolia, differing mainly in having larger flowers[11].
Any pruning is best carried out in early spring by removing excess growth at the base of the plant[200].
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