loosestrife
Lysimachia punctata
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Bright yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) is a perennial for borders, rain gardens, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil of most types. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall with an erect habit and bright yellow blooms. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Give it room, since the clump can spread.
Pairs well with Joe Pye weed, Ostrich fern, Big bluestem, and Chokeberry.
Native range
Central Europe and Asia Minor.