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Lythrum salicaria 'Lady Sackville' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Lythrum salicaria 'Lady Sackville'

Lythrum salicaria 'Lady Sackville'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Lythrum
Family: Lythraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming deciduous perennial bog, marginal or pond plant with dark green strap-like leaves and sturdy upright stems and spikes which bear clusters of bright purple-red flowers appearing from midsummer onwards.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any reliably moist soil in full sun. Performs best on banks of streams or around ponds but will also thrive in a moist, sunny border or bog garden

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround CoverWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years