Botanical profile

Lythrum virgatum 'Morden's Gleam'

Latin name
Lythrum 'Morden's Gleam' (virg.)
Common name
Loosestrife 'Morden's Gleam'
Type
Perennial
Family
Lythraceae

A seedless loosestrife. It has long spikes of flowers that are wider and more vibrantly colored than the invasive form. It has a long flowering period. Plant in clumps or flowerbeds for a beautiful addition of color.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-August
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 feet (1.22 m)
Width
24 inches (61 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

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