Can anyone identify this statuesque beauty please?

johnnypenstemon · February 2020

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/tj/7229mmyr5i6m.png

Hi all, loving this but unsure what it is. Don’t think it’s a Phlomis, perhaps a Lychnis aka Loosestrife? Love it, want it. Any suggestions gratefully received. Many thanks, Johnny

Silver surfer · February 2020

Looks like Lythrum sp.
Lythrum virgatum Rosy Gem /or Lythrum salicaria Robert. maybe.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=NIDDGYKl&id=40A5451EE94CDA04CAD45BB9155202D1BAE696DC&thid=OIP.NIDDGYKljdi_5Ngkw1DuUQHaF7&mediaurl=https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2916/14411993120_39608a3b20_b.jpg&exph=819&expw=1024&q=lythrum+virgatum+rosy+gem&simid=608020931715730222&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0

https://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/lythrum-salicaria-robert/classid.2000010779/?affiliate=googleproductfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoYHf5ebs5wIVAbDtCh3cRAVBEAYYBCABEgJEKfD_BwE

Greenbird · February 2020

Image: https://www.gardencentrekoeman.co.uk/db/products/1529657023lythrum_salicaria_rosy_gem.jpg

I'd say some variation of lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) - perhaps with a few additives and a touch up on Adobe Lightroom haha

I'm no expert though

johnnypenstemon · February 2020

Thanks Silver S and Greenbird, that’s clearly it, though as you say G prolly with a bunch of photoshop work!

Papi Jo · February 2020

@johnnypenstemon, pity you didn't mention where that photo came from in your original post. The general "rule" is that a photo posted here has been taken by the poster, unless stated otherwise.

P.S. "prolly"? What are they?

AnniD · February 2020

Prolly is slang for "probably".

Papi Jo · February 2020

Ta!

Can anyone identify this statuesque beauty please?

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