Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a flowering plant in the Lythraceae family. It is a large family of plants with over 150 species[1] of evergreen and herbaceous perennials.
Species range from stately plants that are suitable for borders to those that serve as creeping ground covers. The flowers also vary – they can be shaped like stars, saucers, or cups and are available in shades of purple, pink, white, and yellow.
