Description

Flowers: June-August.  Plant in sun or part shade.  HxS 1mx60cm

The wand loosestrife has tall spires of intense purple-red flowers in mid summer.  These are held above lance shaped foliage.  The plant enjoys a moist soil and makes a good waterside plant, but will grow in drier conditions if there is sun.  A superb pollinator plant, especially for bees. Pest and disease resistant. Native to North America.  Pot size 9cm. Hardiness zone H7.

Care & Maintenance.

Cut back hard after flowering and you sometimes get a repeat bloom in autumn.  Propagate by division in spring or collect and sow seed. An easy plant to grow requiring little maintenance.

 

SKU: LYTDRO
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