Lythrum salicaria 'Morden Pink'

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Lythrum salicaria 'Morden Pink'

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LoosestrifeBog, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, DeciduousFamily: Lythraceae

Height: 80cmSpread: 45cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing

Soil

Acidic / Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, is a tall-growing wildflower that grows naturally on banks of streams and around ponds. It has strong, upright stems, from which long, poker-like heads of bright purple-red flowers appear from midsummer. Its flowers are extremely attractive to bees and butterflies.

Lythrum salicaria 'Morden Pink' bears tall spires of bright pink flowers. It’s ideal for growing at the pond edge but will also thrive at the back of a moist, sunny border or bog garden – it makes a great choice for an informal cottage or wildlife garden.

Grow Lythrum salicaria 'Morden Pink' in moist soil. Water frequently in dry weather and cut back old growth in spring. Divide clumps every three to five years.

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Lythrum ‘Morden Pink’ and wildlife

Lythrum ‘Morden Pink’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lythrum ‘Morden Pink’ poisonous?

Lythrum ‘Morden Pink’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People