It looks like an oversized cat's tail! Long, furry purple stems. The waterside plant (Lythrum salicaria) attracts bees and butterflies. The ideal plant for pollination in a natural garden. The aquatic plant is a waterside and marsh plant. We can plant the plant along the edge (bank) of our pond. Or we can plant the plant up to 40 cm deep in the pond. Plant loosestrife in the spring. The flower blossoms in the summer.
We prune the plant slightly to shape it with a pruning shear. We remove old leaves and dirt. To encourage good growth, we add minerals to the pond water and ensure that the water's hardness level (pH value and calcium to magnesium ratio) is maintained. A location in full sun is best for loosestrife.