Is anyone able to ID the pink plant in this photo ? I know it is a perennial, I grew it in Kansas, USA and it grew so well, would love to have it in my garden over here, but can't remember what is is called. Any ideas ? Thank you.
Lovely plant, UK native, likes it's feet to be damp, good near rivers, streams, ponds etc. or in semi-shade Not classified as invasive in the UK as far as I'm aware - in fact it's good for pollinating insects so definitely one to have
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Looks like Loosestrife, but wondering if it can be as it was v hot and dry in summer so definitely didn't have roots in damp soil... Sprinklers came on every few days but not sure that would be enough for a marginal plant ?
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It looks like purple loosestrife to me - really good for bees
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
That looks a very nice plant. Ive just googled it and in Canada it seems to be an invasive weed with no predators.....
http://www.purpleloosestrife.org
I assume its ok in the UK?
It makes a nice show in my garden
In the sticks near Peterborough
Lovely plant, UK native, likes it's feet to be damp, good near rivers, streams, ponds etc. or in semi-shade Not classified as invasive in the UK as far as I'm aware - in fact it's good for pollinating insects so definitely one to have
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Its on my shopping list
. I'll maybe put it by my new pond?
Looks like Loosestrife, but wondering if it can be as it was v hot and dry in summer so definitely didn't have roots in damp soil... Sprinklers came on every few days but not sure that would be enough for a marginal plant ?
It's not a marginal plant, just a damp lover.
Though I have to admit I'm not totally convinced that it is purple loosestrife.
In the sticks near Peterborough
If not loosestrife, could it be one of the veronicas eg longifolia or spicata?
I would agree with Purple Loosestrife.
Can you take a photo which shows the flower and leaf up close?