Overview
Lysimachia mauritiana is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lysimachia mauritiana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.
About
Lysimachia mauritiana is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Lysimachia genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming, and columnar upright habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions. It grows well in a variety of soil types including clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for fertile, moist but well-drained soils, and is hardy to UK zone H6. Lysimachia mauritiana is suitable for diverse garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, wildlife gardens, and wildflower meadows, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lysimachia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lysimachia mauritiana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lysimachia mauritiana
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lysimachia mauritiana?
Lysimachia mauritiana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lysimachia mauritiana need?
Lysimachia mauritiana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Lysimachia mauritiana hardy in the UK?
Lysimachia mauritiana has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lysimachia mauritiana?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lysimachia genus
- Lysimachia acroadenia
- Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'
- Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin'
- Lysimachia clethroides
- Lysimachia congestiflora
- Lysimachia ephemerum
- Lysimachia minoricensis
- Lysimachia ephemrum