Hi folks,
Any idea what this plant is? It seems to be thriving in the reed bed of a local river and I just wondered what it was.
Cheers
James
It's purple loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria
Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria. Very pretty
Snap!!
Ah great, thanks both of you
It is very pretty and would be a nice one to put by my pond at home, I think I'll be collecting some seeds in the autumn.
J
Actually, maybe not. I just read up on it and it's extremely invasive with 3 million seeds per plant per year and a 100 percent germination rate. Shame as it seems a good one for the bees other wildlife.
Don't be frightened of it! I'd sow just a few and try one. Spectacular in a pond that's big enough - up to 7ft. HC
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It's purple loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria
Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria. Very pretty
In the sticks near Peterborough
Snap!!
In the sticks near Peterborough
Ah great, thanks both of you
It is very pretty and would be a nice one to put by my pond at home, I think I'll be collecting some seeds in the autumn.
Cheers
J
Actually, maybe not. I just read up on it and it's extremely invasive with 3 million seeds per plant per year and a 100 percent germination rate.
Shame as it seems a good one for the bees other wildlife.
Don't be frightened of it! I'd sow just a few and try one. Spectacular in a pond that's big enough - up to 7ft. HC