Aquatics
Lythrum salicaria
Purple loosestrife
Descriptor |
Erect perennial herb with angular stems, dying back after flowering. Stem-clasping egg shaped to oblong or lance-shaped leaves 1.5-7cm x 3-15mm in pairs, occasionally 3's. Stalkless axillary clusters of 3-5 small tubular flowers forming a terminal leafy spike of purple to magenta flowers. |
Cultural knowledge |
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Ecological role |
Bird attractant: food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies |
Height |
1.3m |
Width |
1m |
Sun |
Full sun |
Soil type |
Moist soils |
Flowering time |
September to March |