Purple deadnettle, bull thistle, purple loosestrife, ground ivy, burdock, spotted knapweed, and lespedeza are some such examples. While it's tempting to retain surprise ornamental visitors in your ...
The blazing star (Liatris spicata) is one such plant that often gets mistaken for purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). Though they share an almost identical appearance, blazing star stands ...