Intense rosy red flowers on large clusters of slender spikes during the summer months makes this a really spectacular and long lasting cottage garden plant. . Forms very large clumps, giving a superb show, but needs plenty of room for best effect. Prefers a sunny moist site but will grow almost anywhere. June-Sep. Height 1-1.2m. 3-4'
Common NamePurple Loose Strife
Approx Height (10 yrs.)120-180 cm (48-72")
Soil TypeLoamy Clay
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Cut FlowerCut Flower
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Flower ColourPink
Plant TypeHerbaceous