Overview

Lysimachia ephemerum is a plant with a bushy, clump-forming, matforming habit in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lysimachia ephemerum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.

About

Lysimachia ephemerum, the willow-leaved loosestrife or milky loosestrife, is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family Primulaceae, native to France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Against grey-green foliage this hardy herbaceous perennial bears erect racemes of delicate white flowers with purple stamens on 1 m (3.3 ft) stems in early summer.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lysimachia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Lysimachia ephemerum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy, Clump-forming, Matforming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lysimachia ephemerum

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

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