Decodon verticillatus | Swamp Loosestrife | Starter Plant Plug

Bring Vibrant Color and Structure to Wet Gardens with Swamp Loosestrife Starter Plant Plugs
 
Looking for a lush, moisture-loving perennial that thrives in waterlogged soils and attracts pollinators? Our Decodon verticillatus (Swamp Loosestrife) Starter Plant Plug is a native favorite for wetland gardens, pond margins, and restoration projects.
 
Swamp Loosestrife features arching reddish stems, soft lance-shaped leaves, and vivid magenta-purple blooms that appear in summer and attract bees and butterflies. Its sprawling form stabilizes muddy banks and thrives in saturated soils, shallow water, or wet ditches. Perfect for naturalizing around ponds and streams while enhancing habitat diversity.
 
Our live plugs are grown fresh and shipped ready to thrive, giving you a healthy head start with no need to start from seed.
 
🎯 Please Note: Photos show mature plants for reference. You will receive a healthy starter plug that may be dormant or newly sprouted depending on the season. If your plant doesn’t flourish, we offer refunds or replacements.
 
Planting Guide Included
 
🌿 BENEFITS OF PLANTING SWAMP LOOSESTRIFE
🐝 Pollinator Magnet: Magenta flowers draw bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
🐸 Aquatic Habitat: Provides cover and shelter for amphibians and aquatic wildlife.
💦 Moisture-Loving Beauty: Thrives in ponds, marshes, ditches, and water gardens.
🌾 Erosion Control: Helps stabilize pond edges and reduces soil runoff.
🌸 Ornamental Appeal: Arching stems and colorful blooms add elegance to wild and managed spaces.
🧩 Restoration Essential: A strong addition to native wetland or shoreline planting projects.
 
 
 
Growing Details:
 
Hardiness Zones: 4–9
 
Sunlight: Full Sun to Part Shade
 
Season of Interest: Summer
 
Bloom Time: July to September
 
Bloom Color: Pink to Magenta
 
Height: 2'–5'
 
Spread: 3'–6'
 
Water Needs: High
 
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Muck — Moist to Wet
 
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Neutral
 
Maintenance: Low
 
📦 Shipping Information:
We ship starter plugs every Monday and Tuesday, ensuring your plants arrive fresh and ready to grow. All orders are packed in recycled materials, with plant names clearly labeled for easy identification.
 
🌎 Carbon Emission Statement:
We operate as a fresh-to-order nursery, harvesting only what's needed and minimizing waste. Our eco-conscious packaging and growing methods help us preserve wetlands and promote native biodiversity.