{"product_id":"winged-loosestrife-lythrum-alatum","title":"Winged Loosestrife (Lythrum alatum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinged Loosestrife is a graceful and ecologically vital native alternative to its invasive relative, Purple Loosestrife. This elegant perennial typically grows 2 to 3 feet tall, featuring square stems with distinctive \"wings\" or ridges and small, lance-shaped leaves. From June through September, it produces a long-lasting display of charming purple-to-pink flowers that are a favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies, and a wide array of native bees. Native to wet prairies, marshes, and roadside ditches throughout much of the United States, it is a tough and adaptable species. It thrives in full sun and wet to medium-wet soils, making it a perfect choice for rain gardens, bioswales, or the edges of garden ponds. Unlike the invasive species that shares its name, Winged Loosestrife plays a balanced role in the ecosystem, providing essential nectar without overwhelming native plant communities. Its upright habit and delicate floral spikes add a sense of verticality and refined color to any moisture-rich garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet to Medium-Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun–Sep (Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 40 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/lythrum-alatum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Winged Loosestrife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926614806725,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/lythrum_alatum_dietrich-e1602617122718.jpg?v=1793737955","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/winged-loosestrife-lythrum-alatum","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}