
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 information VICFLORA |
Spent flower Plant Leaves Flower stalk
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