Become a Beetle Parent and Control Invasive Purple Loosestrife

Have you seen this purple flower before? While Purple Loosestrife may look appealing, it is an invasive plant, causing ecological havoc. Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria L.) is a highly invasive plant that is often found along shorelines. The plant was introduced to the US in the 1800s as an ornamental species native to Europe and Asia. […]