Overview
Lysimachia minoricensis is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lysimachia minoricensis 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 minoricensis is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae. It was endemic to the island of Menorca in Spain. Its natural habitat was Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It became extinct within its natural range and now only survives in cultivation. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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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 minoricensis 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 minoricensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lysimachia minoricensis?
Lysimachia minoricensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lysimachia minoricensis need?
Lysimachia minoricensis 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 minoricensis hardy in the UK?
Lysimachia minoricensis 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 minoricensis?
Seed, Division.
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- Lysimachia clethroides
- Lysimachia congestiflora
- Lysimachia ephemerum
- Lysimachia mauritiana
- Lysimachia ephemrum