Land Plants - invasive

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) on Sep 7, 2025

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

At least two plants in my back yard along a fence. Not a wet area

Commentary

Hey Joel,

Thanks for posting. It is impossible for us to verify without a photo. However yes, roundup or crossbow should kill it, just make sure to follow the label so you get the dosage right. Feel free to give me an email or call if you want more advice on herbicides.

-Coleman Hepner
coleman.hepner@tualatinswcd.org
971-313-0108

Coleman Hepner
Sept. 9, 2025, 8:44 a.m.