Overview
Lysimachia punctata is a perennial in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family. It typically grows 0.4 m wide. Lysimachia punctata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Europe and Asia Minor.
About
Lysimachia punctata is a perennial in the Primulaceae that typically spreads to around 0.4 m. It flowers in the UK from June to September. The plant prefers full sun and moist to wet soils and is rated H7 for hardiness. It is native to Europe and Asia Minor.
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About the genus
Lysimachia is a genus consisting of 182 accepted species of flowering plants traditionally classified in the family Primulaceae. Based on a molecular phylogenetic study it was transferred to the family Myrsinaceae, before this family was later merged into the Primulaceae.
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In the garden
Lysimachia punctata is a perennial member of the Primulaceae native to Europe and Asia Minor. It establishes as a spreading perennial with a modest lateral range (about 0.4 m) and reliably produces its summer display between June and September. Gardeners will want to site it where it receives full sun and where soils remain moist; it tolerates sandy, loamy and clay substrates provided they do not dry out completely. Hardiness is H7, which corresponds to fully hardy in the UK and roughly USDA zone 5, so plants can remain in the open ground through normal winter conditions. Position it at the back of a moist border, beside a rain garden or along damp pathways where summer flowering will be visible; the plant’s tolerance of heavier soils makes it useful where drier perennials struggle. Allow soil to remain consistently moist but avoid standing, stagnant water; regular moisture helps sustain flowering from June to September. Given its spreading habit and hardiness, leave established planting pockets undisturbed to preserve seasonal performance and flowering continuity.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lysimachia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Wet
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lysimachia punctata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Spread
- 0.4 m
- Native to
- Europe, Asia Minor
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lysimachia punctata?
Lysimachia punctata prefers full sun.
What soil does Lysimachia punctata need?
Lysimachia punctata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to wet.
How big does Lysimachia punctata grow?
Lysimachia punctata reaches a spread of 0.4 m.
Is Lysimachia punctata hardy in the UK?
Lysimachia punctata has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
More in the Lysimachia genus
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