Loosestrife | Description, Flowers, Invasive Species, & Facts
网页Loosestrife, any of the ornamental plants of the family Lythraceae, especially the genera Lythrum and Decodon, and Lysimachia of the family Primulaceae. Purple loosestrife is an invasive species in parts of North America and crowds out native wetland vegetation.
How to Plant and Grow Loosestrife - Better Homes & Gardens
网页2024年4月25日 · Loosestrife (Lysimachia spp.) is a large plant family with more than 180 species of herbaceous and evergreen perennials. Types vary from stately plants suitable for borders to ones that serve as creeping groundcovers. Flowers vary, too; they can be shaped like cups, saucers, or stars and come in shades of white, yellow, pink, and purple.
Lythrum salicaria - Wikipedia
网页The loosestrife root weevil Hylobius transversovittatus is a large red nocturnal weevil, which spends its nights feeding on leaves and leaf buds. The larvae emerge from their eggs and immediately burrow into the root of the plant, which they …
Exotic Species: Purple Loosestrife - U.S. National Park Service
网页Native to Eurasia, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) now occurs in almost every state of the US. It was introduced to the east coast in the early 1800s, possibly as seeds in ship’s ballast or as an ornamental. Now the highest concentrations of the plant occur in the formerly glaciated wetlands in the Northeast.
Purple Loosestrife – Profile and Resources | Purple Loosestrife
网页Purple loosestrife has spread rapidly across North America and is present in nearly every Canadian province and almost every U.S. state. This plant has the ability to produce as many as two million seeds in a growing season, creating dense stands of purple loosestrife that outcompete native plants for habitat.
Yellow Loosestrife Growing & Care Guide - The Garden Magazine
网页2023年6月13日 · Growing Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) can be a rewarding experience, as this vibrant perennial brings a burst of color and elegance to gardens. Here are the key steps to successfully cultivate Yellow Loosestrife:
Purple Loosestrife | National Invasive Species Information Center
网页Spread, Impact, and Control of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in North American Wetlands
Lysimachia punctata (Yellow Loosestrife) - Gardenia
网页Named after the Macedonian King of Thrace (Lysimachus), Lysimachia punctata (Yellow Loosestrife) is a perennial plant with great ornamental value, producing sturdy, upright stems loaded with abundant spikes of cup-shaped, golden …
Purple Loosestrife | Factsheet - University of Delaware
网页2021年7月14日 · PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE is an herbaceous perennial plant characterized by a four-sided stem and long terminal spikes, each of which are surrounded by dense clusters of pink to magenta flowers. Each flower has 5 to 7 narrow, wrinkled petals. Flowering occurs 8-10 weeks after initial spring growth and begins in late June and continues through September.
Lysimachia punctata (Dotted Loosestrife, Garden Loosestrife, …
网页A spike of yellow flowers with an orange-red center blooms from late spring to fall. It is best utilized as a naturalized groundcover in wild gardens or remote beds or borders where aggressive, unwanted spread into lawns or other perennial beds is not a concern.