Morden's Pink Loosestrife

Morden's Pink Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria 'Morden's Pink')

Morden's Pink Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria 'Morden's Pink') is a compact, upright perennial known for its soft pink flower spikes and lance-shaped green foliage. Ideal for borders, rain gardens, and pollinator plantings, it adds gentle color, vertical interest, and pollinator-friendly beauty to moist and sunny landscapes.

Distinctive Features

This variety produces dense spikes of soft pink, star-shaped flowers from mid to late summer. The upright habit and long-lasting blooms provide a graceful, vertical element in garden beds. Nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity and supporting pollinator health.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to wet areas like pond edges.
• Water: Requires regular watering; thrives in consistently moist conditions.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9.

Ideal Uses

• Borders: Adds soft, vertical color and structure to garden beds.
• Rain Gardens: Thrives in moisture-rich conditions.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Pond Edges: Ideal for naturalizing along water features.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
• Winter Care: Cut back stems in late fall or early spring.

Why Choose Morden's Pink Loosestrife?

• Soft Pink Blooms: Adds gentle, romantic color to sunny landscapes.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Moisture-Loving: Ideal for rain gardens and pond edges.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and adaptable to various conditions.

For soft color, vertical interest, and pollinator-friendly beauty, Morden's Pink Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria 'Morden's Pink') is an excellent choice for borders, rain gardens, and moist landscapes.