| Common name: | Purple Loosestrife |
| Plant type: | Ground cover/low growing |
| Size: | 0.5-1.5m x 1m |
| Conditions: | Full sun |
| Soil: | Moist |
| Foliage: | Ovate to oblong lanceolate |
| Flowers: | Clusters purple tubular |
| Flowering: | Sep – Mar |
| Provenance: | This plant is no longer believed to be indigenous to the Whitehorse area. It is sold only for use in home gardens. |
| General comments: | Erect annual herb |
| Further information: | * Whitehorse Council * VICFLORA |
