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Re: [SG] Lysimachia purpurea

Barbara--and Everyone--please do not confuse Lysimachia with Lythrum.
Lythrum salicaria is the purple loosestrife that is illegal in many
states. Lysimachia is a very robust genus of plants (to put it mildly),
but it is neither illegal nor harmful to native wildlife. I don't believe
there is any such thing as Lysimachia purpurea. I know the common name is
loosestrife in both cases, but Lythrum (BAD!) is not synonymous with
Lysimachia (GOOD--well, not too bad).

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6


On Mon, 11 May 1998, B BROWN J wrote:

> 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.
>
> Barbara Jones
> Mass
> z4b/5
>
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