Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
[LITH-rum sal-ih-KARE-ee-ah]
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| Family |
Lythraceae |
| Why Like |
Purple loosestrife has beautiful flowers, but is an aggressive invader brought to North America in the early 1800s quickly which encroaches on the habitats of plants needed by local animals. |
| Description |
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| Plant Data |
| I am a... |
Deciduous Perennial
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| Where to Find It |
Its preferred habitat is in low, marshy areas like the wetland at the north of the property, but you can also see it periodically elsewhere in the woods. |
| How to Recognize It |
Pretty pink/purple flowers on spikes reaching 4 feet tall. |
| Why to Like |
Purple loosestrife has beautiful flowers, but is an aggressive invader brought to North America in the early 1800s quickly which encroaches on the habitats of plants needed by local animals. |
| Mature Size |
24 - 48 inches
tall. 24 - 48 inches
wide.
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| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun -
Full Sun
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| Moisture Tolerance |
- Wet: |
| Zones |
4a -
9b
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| Tags |
Wet Site Tolerant
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| Bloom Period |
May to September
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| Flower Color |
Magenta
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