Lythrum salicaria

Plant Details

Scientific name: Lythrum salicaria

Also known as: Purple Loosestrife

Images: Google Images

Layer: Water

Format: Smal

Height: 1.00 m

Width: 0.50 m

Growth Rate: Fast

Leaf: -

USDA Hardiness: 3-10

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Edible part:
Leaves, Kleur, Root

Edibility:
(2)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Dye, Cosmetic, Preservative, Bee plant

Leaves: can be cooked and are a good source of calcium. Roots: also suitable for cooking. Flowers: you can extract an edible dye from the flowers.

Start Harvest: 01/07

End of Harvest: 30/09

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Guild	Description
Sambucus canadensis American Elder	Sambucus canadensis attracts pollinators, complementing the blooming of Lythrum salicaria, which enhances biodiversity.
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry	Viburnum opulus provides visual interest and habitat for wildlife, while complementing Lythrum salicaria's moisture-loving nature.
Viburnum nudum Smooth Withe Rod, Possumhaw, Withe-rod, Swamp Haw, Smooth Witherod, Possum Haw Viburnum, Possum Haw	Viburnum nudum helps improve soil quality with its leaf litter while providing berries for birds, thus fostering a balanced ecosystem.
Sambucus nigra European elder	Sambucus nigra offers shade and attracts beneficial insects, aiding both Lythrum salicaria and the surrounding ecosystem.
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel	Urtica dioica acts as a support for beneficial insects and improves nutrient availability in the soil, enhancing Lythrum salicaria's growth.