Lythrum virgatum 'Morden's Gleam' - Wand Loosestrife
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Virginia Loosestrife
Scientific name: Lythrum virgatum
Flower color: Vibrant magenta pink
Mature height: 0.75–1 m
Mature spread: 0.45–0.6 m
Habit: Upright, slender, branched
Flowering period: June to September
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good
Pollinator plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
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✂️ Care
A compact and hardy cultivar, 'Morden's Gleam' is remarkably easy to grow and requires little maintenance. It thrives in full sun and tolerates dry soils well once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. Plant in beds or borders for maximum impact.
Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged and abundant blooming. Light pruning after flowering maintains a compact shape and encourages branching. Few interventions are needed beyond initial watering.
Perfect for perennial gardens, mixed beds, and sunny areas, this cultivar attracts bees and butterflies while being easy to integrate into any landscape.