About
A clump-forming perennial with strongly upright, branching stems to 90cm tall, clad with narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Spikes of deep pink to purple-pink star-shaped flowers are produced over a long period during the summer.
About the genus
Lythrum can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves in opposite pairs and small star-shaped flowers in leafy racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrown in any reliably moist or even wetter soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug and snail damage
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free