Purple Loosestrife
Common Name: Purple Loosestrife
Species Name: Lythrum virgatum
Family Name: Lythraceae
Examples of Purple Loosestrife Lythrum virgatum
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Invasive, however, Cornell scientists are experimenting with introducing a beetle to control its growth |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 2-foot diameter, 3-foot height
- Leaves: Linear, sheathing the stem
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Thrives in shallow standing water; will grow in moist, well-drained garden soil |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Notes | This plant has naturalized in swamps through much of the eastern United States; it has been banned from sale in many states, including Kansas |