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Re: [SG] Lysimachia purpurea

In a message dated 5/11/1998 8:21:33 PM Central Daylight Time, BBROWNJ@AOL.COM
writes:

<< In Massachusetts it is illegal to sell loosestrife as it has gotten so out
of
 hand. Our lakes and ponds are jammed with it. The birds and the wind put it
in
 our gardens. The roots are a real challenge. My advise.Keep it out of your
 yard!!!!!! It is a menace.
  >>
Barb, We are talking about lysimachias, NOT lythrums!!!!
Folks, both have the same common name--Loosestrife.
At any rate, lythrums are  BEAUTIFUL plants. And you should know that there
are some marvelous  hybrids. (BTW, Barb, there are 38 species of Lythrum--they
can't all be that bad! <G>))

Clyde Crockett z5 ccredux@aol.com Indy IN
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