Lythrum salicaria 1 Litre

Description

Lythrum salicaria – Purple Loosestrife 1 Litre

Lythrum salicaria, commonly known as Purple Loosestrife, is a striking native marginal pond plant renowned for its tall spikes of vibrant magenta-purple flowers that bloom throughout summer. This elegant perennial adds bold vertical colour and natural beauty to pond margins, bog gardens, and wildlife planting schemes.

Flowering from mid to late summer, Lythrum salicaria produces dense flower spikes that rise above attractive lance-shaped green foliage, creating a dramatic display around the water’s edge. Its upright habit makes it perfect for adding height and structure to naturalistic pond planting while blending beautifully with other native aquatic species.

A superb wildlife-friendly plant, the nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other pollinating insects, making it an excellent choice for biodiversity-focused gardens and wildlife ponds. The dense stems also provide valuable shelter for insects and amphibians around the pond edge.

This hardy British native thrives in shallow water and consistently damp soils, growing strongly in sunny positions where it will reward with masses of long-lasting summer flowers year after year. Despite its impressive appearance, it is easy to grow and requires very little maintenance once established.

Key Features

• Stunning magenta-purple flower spikes
• Excellent native wildlife plant
• Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
• Adds height and structure to planting schemes
• Attractive to bees and pollinators
• Hardy and easy to maintain

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 0–10cm
• Height: 80–150cm
• Spread: 45–60cm
• Flowering period: June – September
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Plant in aquatic compost using a marginal basket and position in shallow pond margins or permanently damp soil. Remove old flower stems and foliage in late autumn or early spring to encourage healthy new growth. Divide mature clumps every few years if required to maintain vigour and control spread.

If you have any questions about this Lythrum salicaria – Purple Loosestrife 1 Litre plant and whether it’s the right product for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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