Lythrum salicaria

lythrum salicaria - purple loosestrifePurple loosestrife is an emergent perennial originally from Europe that grows to 6 feet with multiple woody stalks. Leaves are typically opposite, lance-shaped, and 3 to 4 inches long. It is distinguished by its long dense spike of bright pink/purple flowers at the top of the stems. Each plant can produce millions of seeds annually.


