Lythrum salicaria
(Purple Loosestrife)
| Planting Group or Form | Wetland |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 - 1.5m |
| Width | 1 m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Moist and swampy soils |
| Flower | Purple-magenta Sept - Mar |
| Attracts | Habitat for pollinators and wetland creatures |
Attractive wetland plant with stem-clasping lance shaped foliage and masses of purple flowers. Dies back after flowering.
Grow in and beside shallow ponds, or in large bog pots. Prune back to rootstock after flowering. Can become invasive.