{"product_id":"winged-loosestrife-lythrum-alatum","title":"Winged Loosestrife - Lythrum alatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatures: Not to be confused with the invasive Purple Loosestrife\/Lythrum salicaria, which is from Europe and invasive in wetlands here, where it is listed as a noxious weed and not allowed for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native wetland plant has winged stems, shorter size and wider leaves than the non-native one. Makes a great rain garden plant, with clusters of light purple flowers that attract many natives including long-tongued and green metallic bees; butterflies and skippers. Does not compete well with taller plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight:  Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Wet to Moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2-3 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms: July to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more information and photos at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/wng_loosestrife.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIllinois Wildflowers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/winged-loosestrife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinnesota Wildflowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto Credits:  Illinois Wildflowers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NGN-38","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44526748762191,"sku":"111080","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/8935\/files\/LythAlWingLoosFlwr.png?v=1772232735","url":"https:\/\/wild-ones-west-cook.myshopify.com\/products\/winged-loosestrife-lythrum-alatum","provider":"West Cook Native Plant Sale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}