Lythrum virgatum

European Wand Loosestrife

Family: Lythraceae Loosestrife


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Container, massing, rock garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect