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Decodon verticillatus

Swamp Loosestrife

Arching unbranched stems, clusters of showy bell-shaped flowers mid-summer to early fall. Cross-pollinated by honeybees, bumblebees, Swallowtail butterflies. Seed capsules are eaten by Mallard, Black Duck, Blue-Winged Teal, Green-Winged Teal and Wood Duck.

  • Height: 4' – 6'
  • Width: 6' – 8'
  • Soil Conditions: Wet
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: July, August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Emergent

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators

  • Plant Habit

    • Spreading

  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade

  • Native Plant Community

    • Wetland

  • Flower Color

    • Purple

  • Flower Hue

    • Medium

  • Flower Type

    • Corymb

  • Flower Height

    • 4' to 6'

  • Foliage Color

    • Green

  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse

  • Flower Form

    • Single

  • Flower Size

    • 1"

  • Soil Moisture

    • Wet

  • Growth Rate

    • Average

  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

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