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Lythrum salicaria/Purple Loosestripe
A clump in full bloom in an English garden
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Scientific Name:
Lythrum salicaria
Common Name:
Purple Loosestripe
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This introduced plant, although easy to grow and produces lots of beautiful flowers, is very, very invasive and probably should not be planted anywhere. Its sale is prohibited in some midwestern states.