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Weed Education: Terrestrial Species

Purple Loosestrife

Purpleloosestrife Brochure:

  • Why be concerned about purple loosestrife?
  • What does purple loosestrife look like?
  • Where did purple loosestrife come from?
  • Distribution and spread of purple loosestrife
  • Control methods
  • Look-a-likes species
  • Suggested alternatives for purple loosestrife for the garden
  • What you can do to help to prevent spread of purple loosestrife
  • What is being done in California?

More Information

CDFA Purpleloosestrife Program