Overview
Decodon verticillatus is a shrub in the genus Decodon, part of the Lythraceae family. Decodon verticillatus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acidic pH. Suggested uses include wetland restoration and pond margins. It is native to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
In the garden
Decodon verticillatus is a woody, clump-forming shrub native to parts of eastern Canada, including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. In the wild it grows in swamps and at the margins of shallow water, where its arching stems sometimes root at the tips and help it spread along soft banks. Plant it at pond edges or in wetland-restoration schemes on consistently wet, acidic, organic soils; it accepts full sun and partial shade. Keep the root zone saturated and use a deep, organic substrate rather than free-draining mixes. Propagation by layering is straightforward where stems contact the mud, and raised planting in containers that retain moisture will suit small-scale water gardens. Flowers appear from July to September and have a rose-pink tone that suits naturalistic planting alongside reeds and rushes. Its tendency to form clumps and to root from arching tips makes it particularly useful for stabilising soft banks and extending cover along shallow margins in conservation and pond-margin planting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Decodon
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- wet, acidic, organic
- Soil pH
- acidic
- Soil moisture
- wet
Plant details
Decodon verticillatus size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Suggested uses
- wetland restoration, pond margins
- Native to
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Decodon verticillatus
- Propagation
- seed,cuttings
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Decodon verticillatus?
Decodon verticillatus prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Decodon verticillatus need?
Decodon verticillatus is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including wet, acidic and organic. It prefers acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays wet.
How do I propagate Decodon verticillatus?
Seed,cuttings.
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