Lythrum

These hardy perennials are natives to North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. Lythrums grow up to 3 feet high and are great for planting near the water, in bog gardens and anywhere the soil remains fairly moist. L. salicaria variety Feuerkerze, Purple Loosestrife, is an erect-growing plant with oval to narrowly lance-shaped, mid-green leaves, which are arranged opposite each other or in whorls. From mid- to late summer, thick spikes of small, 4-petaled, rose-pink flowers are produced. This plant is very invasive and not allowed to be grown in some states.

Pot Cultivation

Plant Loosestrife in one-gallon containers of fertile soil and set in shallow water that just covers the crowns, in sun or light shade.

Propagation

You can increase your plants by lifting and dividing them in the spring or fall.

L. salicaria	L. virgatum

VARIETIES

• L. salicaria & var. Feuerkerze,
• L. virgatum & var. The Rocket; The Beacon; Brightness; Rose Queen; Morden's Pink; Robert; Lady Sackville.