Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum Salicaria) is a perennial herb in the Lythraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires very high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Lythrum salicaria is an herbaceous perennial plant known for its striking spikes of purple-pink flowers.
Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum Salicaria
Lythrum salicaria is an herbaceous perennial plant known for its striking spikes of purple-pink flowers.
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