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
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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
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
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
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.
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?