Family:
Lythraceae
Lythrum hyssopifolia
Hyssop Loosestrife
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Erect or spreading annual herb to 50 cm high. Glabrous, ribbed stems up to 60 cm long; linear to oblong leaves up to 4 cm long; and diminutive blue, purple or pink flowers in leaf axils (Sep-Feb).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
On damp or flooded sediments. Grows in a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed Nov-Feb. Propagate from seed which germinates easily. Fast growth rate. Frost hardy. Tolerates both sunny and shaded sites. Sometimes regarded as weedy, but quite inoffensive.
VALUES & USES:
Excellent pioneer plant in disturbed areas.