Re: loosestrife

Hi everyone,

I have been "lurking" and enjoying, and learning from everyone's 
posts. This is the first time I post ... and it's to say thank you. 

I recently bought four one gallon containers of Lythrum. I didn't 
know what it was, but those pretty flowers sure enticed me! I am so 
glad this has been a recent topic of discussion ... and I read the 
thread before planting. Now I just hope there weren't any seeds 
released in the short time they stayed in the garden (in their pots).

Thanks again!

Pam 
South Carolina, Zone 8


Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:
> 
> > 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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