Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria

About Purple Loosestrife
Identify Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a perennial commonly found in landscapes throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This plant is part of our Perennials identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Purple Loosestrife regularly when servicing properties across the region. Understanding the plants in your landscape helps us provide better, more targeted lawn treatments that protect both your turf and your ornamental plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Purple Loosestrife
- Scientific Name
- Lythrum salicaria
- Plant Type
- Perennial
- Region
- Middle Tennessee






