About
A spreading, herbaceous perennial forming a clump of upright stems clad in narrow, grey-green leaves. Small, long-lasting starry white flowers in long, slender terminal racemes appear in early summer, followed by brown seedheads for winter interest.
About the genus
Lysimachia are herbaceous or evergreen perennials with simple leaves and star-shaped, cupped or bowl-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles, or solitary in leaf axils
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toS W Europe, Morocco
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, preferably moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun or part shade
PruningTidy after flowering and cut down dead foliage in late winter or early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers outdoors in spring. Divide in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free