Lythrum hyssopifolia|Lesser or Small Loosestrife
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Annual or perennial spreading herb, sometimes becoming erect, stems ribbed.
- Size (W x H)
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Prostrate-30cm x 20-30cm
- Leaves
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Narrow to oblong light green stalkless leaves 0.5-4cm x 2-10mm.
- Flowers
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Single tiny tubular flowers with spreading petals in upper leaf axils.
- Flower colour
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Pink to mauve
- Flower time
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September to April
- Growing conditions
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Moist soil in grasslands, open and riparian forests. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Commonly used for
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A dainty herb which will self sow in moist areas but is never abundant. Tolerates drying out over summer. Use around water areas.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts frogs
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
