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Purple Loosestrife (x5) £8.00 Price is for quantities stated.
Available for Autumn/Spring, unless stated otherwise.
Minimum
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Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum Salicaria
Lythrum derives from a Greek word, Luthron, and is in reference to gore (blood from an injury) - it is in
fact, a reference to the vivid colour of the flowers. Silicaria roughly means like a willow. It may also be
called Spiked Loosestrife or Purple Willow. NB: Yellow Loosestrife is also available but is not of the
same family: see listings. The plants are completely unrelated.
This plant usually grows around two feet in height. It blooms from around June, through the summer and
may continue into early autumn, though expect flowers to die out from the middle to end of August. The
flowers appear on erect 'spears' smothered with clusters of small blooms that are vibrant pink in
colour.
This plant requires full sun to achieve the best blooms. It has no odour.
This is an attractive plant but can be considered invasive. Restrict growth and deadhead if you do not
wish it to seed freely. In addition, it appears that the wetter the conditions the more invasive it can be.
Therefore, restrictive watering may help. It is striking, however.
In the wild, it likes marshy or any wet places.
Medicinally, though rarely used today, it has a history of treating many ailments particularly in regard to
bowel disorders; also, liver disease, lung conditions, and throat infections. It has been applied to wounds
and sores. It has also been used as a dye.
NOTE: The details regarding herbal cures contained on this site are not extensive or guaranteed and
intended for information only. Do not use any plant for cures or remedies without seeking professional
advice.
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