Swamp Loosestrife
Decodon verticillatus
Description:
Only species in the genus. Grows in wetlands and is partially aquatic. Flowers are a magenta shade and bell shaped and bloom in mid to late summer.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Water Willow |
| Plant Family: | Lythracea |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| Bloom Time: | Early August to September |
| Fruit Timing: | Early September to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |