Best time to see: Jun to Aug
Key facts
Tall, red-purple whorled spikes in late summer
In damp places, and especially by rivers and ponds; like many wetland plants much less common than it used to be
An invasive plant in parts of North America
Extras
The flowers are used in an infusion to treat enteritis and other problems of the intestine
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Photo © Tony Gunton