Plant Industry - Lythrum

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum spp.Non-native to N.C.)   
"Class B" State Noxious Weed

NC Map With Quarantined Lythrum Counties Indicated
Red dot to denote quarantine areas

Denotes quarantine area

 

Movement of the noxious weed Purple Loosestrife (and other non-native Lythrum spp.) or other regulated articles from quarantine areas is prohibited except under certificate or permit. Certificates or permits may be obtained from an NCDA&CS Plant Protection Specialist in your area or by contacting the Plant Protection Section at 1-800-206-9333.