Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
Lythrum salicaria or purple-loosestrife is a flowering plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. It should not be confused with other plants sharing the name loosestrife that are members of the genus Lysimachia in the family Primulaceae. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and eastern Australia.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Lythrum salicaria |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Height | 4-8 ft |
| Bloom time | Jul-Sep |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Soil | Muck |
| Wildlife value | INVASIVE, state prohibited. One plant makes over 2 million seeds; converts marshes to monoculture |
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- Ivar Leidus (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Saffron Blaze (CC BY-SA 3.0)