Purple Loosestrife is an herbaceous perennial that grows 4-6 feet tall.  It has pink spiked flowers that bloom from July through September and sometimes beyond. Cutback the plant to help stimulate growth. Purple Loosestrife requires full sun and well-drained soil.  It makes a great addition to a mixed border, but may require staking for support.

Purple Loosestrife is an herbaceous perennial that grows 4-6 feet tall. It has pink spiked flowers that bloom from July through September and sometimes beyond. Cutback the plant to help stimulate growth. Purple Loosestrife requires full sun and well-drained soil. It makes a great addition to a mixed border, but may require staking for support.

Episode 1004: Plant of the Week: Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria

In the Garden, a 30-minute weekly educational program hosted by N.C. State University's Bryce Lane, introduces viewers to the science behind gardening. The series is offered in 3 26-week seasons as a college course through the university's continuing education program. Viewers will learn the fundamentals of horticulture -- how plants grow, plant identification, home landscaping techniques and information and ideas they can use in and around their homes.

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Episode 1004: Plant of the Week: Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria

Episode 1004: Plant of the Week: Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria