species 10,689 observations

Winged Loosestrife

Lythrum alatum

Field notes

Supports All

69 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pearly Wood-nymph, Sparkling Aterpia Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Black Bean Aphid 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Least Skipper, Band-winged Bee Fly, Florida Small Carpenter, Doubled Ceratina 66

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist Wet
Water use: Medium
Deer resistant: Yes
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.