Rogue of the Month: Purple Loosestrife, the Scourge of Native Wetlands
Target: Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria aka spiked loosestrife
Designated a “Restricted” invasive wetland perennial by the DNR, purple loosestrife permeates the Northwoods. Commonly found in meadows and wetlands, purple loosestrife is found in 48 of Oneida County’s and 57 of Vilas County’s DNR-counted water bodies.
Its adaptability and
