Re: purple loosestrife
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: purple loosestrife
- From: M* L*
- Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:16:02 -0600
At 09:40 AM 8/29/00 -0700, you wrote:
>* Following Nebraska's lead, Virginia has declared purple loosestrife a
>noxious weed. Sale or transport of Lythrum salicaria and L. virgatum,
>including all hybrids and cultivars, is now illegal. According to Va.
>Dept. of Ag., loosestrife is already widespread throughout the state and
>the legislative action is designed to prevent new infestations. (804)
>786-2373.
I've been told that Better Homes & Gardens featured it recently as an
outstanding garden plant. I don't read the magazine, and for sure I'm not
going to now if that was true. Margaret L
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