Left uncontrolled, purple loosestrife grows aggressively and chokes the life from wetlands and marshes, reducing populations of indigenous insects, amphibians, songbirds and fish.
Relieved of this worry, Stankard began producing a profusion of wild-flower paperweights: painted Trillium, black-eyed Susan, loosestrife, lady's slipper and prickly pear cactus.
Yard MD: Purple loosestrife on the prowl (video) Yard MD Purple Loosestrife on the Prowl. Alien invasive plant purple loosestrife reaches a dangerous climax in July and August when each plant can produce a million seeds and the plant can spread wide across our wetlands. July 26, 2013
July 29, 2013 - The Appleton Post-Crescent