Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) plug plants
Price range: £1.25 through £1.55
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a waterside perennial that produces striking spikes of purple flowers from June to September. It grows throughout much of the UK, though it is less common in northern and eastern Scotland. The plant thrives on riverbanks, marshes, and damp waste ground, adding vibrant colour and structure to wetland habitats. Its flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and butterflies, supporting a wide range of pollinators while enhancing biodiversity along waterways and marshy areas.
Our Purple Loosestrife plug plants for sale are priced per plant. This product has a minimum quantity of 10 plug plants. For orders over 500 plug plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Common Name | Purple Loosestrife |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Lythrum Salicaria |
| Height | 120 – 150cm |
| Flowering Time | June – September |
| Colour | Purple Magenta |
| Management | The Purple Loosestrife plant likes wetland areas, and does not do well in soil that is frequently dry. It does well in open sun areas. Dead stems need to be cut back each year. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 110cc, 65cc, 99cc |
