Lythrum hyssopifolia
Lesser or Small Loosestrife
Annual or perennial spreading herb, sometimes becoming erect, stems ribbed.
Additional information
- FamilyLythraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- SizeProstrate-30 cm x 20-30 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesNarrow to oblong light green stalkless leaves 0.5-4 cm x 2-10 mm.
- Flower colourPink to mauve
- Flowering timeSeptember to April
- FlowersSingle tiny tubular flowers with spreading petals in upper leaf axils.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist soil in grasslands, open and riparian forests. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Garden useA dainty herb which will self sow in moist areas but is never abundant. Tolerates drying out over summer. Use around water areas.
- Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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