PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE
Lythrum salicaria.

Plant Family.......... Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family)	...	Plant Height ....4 Feet
Leaf Arrangement.. Mostly opposite		Habitat.............Open Wet Areas
Bloom Date............May		Flower Color....Purple

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CLICK PICTURES FOR LARGER VIEW DESCRIPTION Purple Loosestrife is a tall perennial imported plant that grows in marshy areas or near water bodies. It is an attractive plant but much disliked because it spreads aggressively and crowds out natives. More Purple Loosestrife Images Return to Early Summer Index