Decodon verticillatusCommon Name: Swamp Loosestrife |   | Soil: Wet |
| Height: 3 ft - 6 ft | ||
| Blooming: Jul Aug |
No, this is not the invasive Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) which has invaded many of our wetlands. This pink flowered shrub with arching stems typically grows in the shallow waters of lakes, ponds, or slow-moving areas of rivers and streams. It also grows in other moist habitats and is not always emergent. It often occurs in colonies as the stem tips will root. In Michigan, it is more like a perennial forb as the stems typically die back each winter.
No photos are currently available for Decodon verticillatus. Although we strive to post our own photos of every species offered, we are still missing a few. We suggest either googling for images of this specis or please visit the USDA PLANTS Database for photos/drawings and further information.