In a message dated 5/11/1998 10:05:44 PM Central Daylight Time, DScha62861@AOL.COM writes: << I believe it's Lysimachia ciliata 'Purpurea'. I also believe it is the Lythrum salicaria that is illegal in many states. >> Hi Deb! Yes, you are right. But wouldn't it be just as bad to get rid of Lythrum sal. as it would if we killed all the bald eagles?