Lythrum 'Terra Nova' - Purple Loosestrife

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Purple Loosestrife
Scientific Name: Lythrum salicaria 'Terra Nova'
Flower Color: Bright Pink to Magenta
Mature Height: 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft)
Mature Width: 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft)
Habit: Upright, Bushy, Branched
Bloom Period: July to September
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moderate to High
Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Nectar Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Very easy to grow and low-maintenance, this perennial adapts to most conditions. Prefer moist locations or pond edges for optimal growth. Guide the stems to create a balanced shape or let it grow naturally into a dense and generous clump.

Regularly remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and encourage continuous production of spectacular blooms. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact and vigorous silhouette.

Perfect for wet gardens, perennial beds, and natural spaces, this robust plant attracts pollinators and beneficial insects.