Where to plant in my garden?
Plant in shallow water at the edge of a pond or a bog garden.
Flowers: June - August
Habitat: Wet meadow, riverbanks and pond margins
Height: 1.2 metres
Growth Type: Perennial
Position: Full sun, will tolerate partial shade
Soil Preference: Will grow in both acid and alkaline soils
RHS Perfect for pollinators
Purple Loosestrife
£2.50Price
Lythrum salicaria
Jumbo plug plant
Purple Loosestrife has tall magenta stems and thrives alongside riverbanks and wet habitats.
Its nectar is a valuable food source for long tongued insects such as the elephant hawk moth and red tailed bumblebee