earth loosestrife
Lysimachia terrestris
USDA zones3 to 8
WaterHandles moist to wet soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Notes
Earth loosestrife (Lysimachia terrestris) is a perennial for wetland gardens, bog gardens, and pond edges. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes moist to wet soil. Yellow, star-like flowers with two red spots at the base of each petal bloom on erect stems from early to late summer. It spreads rapidly by underground stems, so give it room.
Pairs well with Broadleaf arrowhead, Broadleaf cattail, and Sedge.
Native range
CT, DC, DE, GA, and 33 more places. See all 37
CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV; BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, and QC.