In a message dated 98-05-11 23:05:44 EDT, 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. >> Yes, all. I GOOFED. We call it gooseneck here usually and the Lythrum we call loosestrife. Barbara