Purple loosestrife Lythrum salicaria
| Plant Family | Lythraceae |
| Aliases | Black blood, purple lythrum, red sally |
| Flowering Period | June – September |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Soil type | Moist, high pH |
| Habitat | damp woodland, river banks, marshland |
| Status | Common |


A tall, perennial wildflower found on damp sites such as woodland, ditches and pond edges. A native of Europe with purple flowers that bloom between June and September.
| Plant Family | Lythraceae |
| Aliases | Black blood, purple lythrum, red sally |
| Flowering Period | June – September |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Soil type | Moist, high pH |
| Habitat | damp woodland, river banks, marshland |
| Status | Common |

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