Lythrum alatum (Winged Loosestrife)

Lythrum alatum

Quick Facts:

    Common Names: winged loosestrife
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 3 - 8
    Type: Forb

Lythrum alatum, or winged loosestrife, is the native counterpart to the horribly invasive Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) which now invades much of the United States. Lythrum alatum, however, is native to the eastern and central United States, and grows in wetlands and moist meadows and swamps. It can be distinguished from the invasive species by its smaller, paler flowers, and general size, and also by a slightly earlier blooming, usually in June, while the brighter non-native type blooms in July.

In our yard, this grows in the Wetland.

Our growing score: 5

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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