Lythrum salicaria - P13

Description
The Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces pink, whorled flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Purple loosestrife is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Purple loosestrife are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Purple loosestrife has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Purple loosestrife sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, bateleur flower, brook speedwell.

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from February to March.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to retract.

Flower
Lythrum salicaria forms pink flowers arranged in whorls from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, pond edge, natural garden