Purple Loosestrife: Not Very Loose But Medium Strife

Purple Loosestrife appears to be a beautiful flower, part of a group of popular loosestrife plants.  But this plant's ability to create a massive amount of seeds in one season, gives it the ability to quickly spread far and wide.  Join us for the first episode of our double feature this Monday, Purple Loosestrife!

Purple Loosestrife was initially brought to the United States by accident, and it's pretty pointed tapers of purple flowers made it seem harmless.  But this plant can take over wetland areas, and is considered a noxious weed in many parts of the United States and Canada.  Since then we've been trying to figure out how to use it and how to get rid of it.  While some are still fooled into planting it into their home gardens, many efforts had been made to try and eliminate the Purple Loosestrife.

Thanks again to Krista, our excellent editor!

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