Re: loosestrife

> I was recently given gooseneck by a local gardener. I know this is invasive
> and I have areas that could use it. However, i am now concerned how far of
> an area I'm infecting. We do not have limitations in this area of Georgia
> that I have found. However, for southerners out there, I wonder if this is
> better or worse than Kudzu?

If it's gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides), then you shouldn't
be too concerned.  It's really only invasive within your local garden,
but is currently not a threat to native habitats.  It'll just spread 
like wildfire in your garden and choke out all of the other plants that
you want unless you give it lots of space...  :)

The plant to watch out for is the true loosestrife (and that's where
common names become confusing).  That plant is known as Lythrum
salicaria and is currently polluting our ecosystems.  There were
lots of discussions about it recently on the list, so if you
search the archives at

   http://www.mallorn.com/lists/perennials/search.cgi

with the phrase 'Lythrum salicaria' you should find the messages
about it.

Chris

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