Botanical Name
Lythrum salicaria
Common Name
Purple Loosestrife
Description
A perennial herb with masses of showy magenta/purple flowers in clusters along tall stems. Dies back completely in winter after flowering each year. Full/filtered sun. Requires moist soils.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
60-80 cm x 1 m
Reliability
Lythrum salicaria naturally occurs in wetlands, marshes, and along waterways across temperate regions, thriving in moist to wet soils with good water retention.
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