About
A clump-forming perennial to around 60cm high, with upright stems and elliptic, vivid green leaves. Long, slender, curving spikes of star-shaped white flowers are produced from early to late summer.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist soil that does not dry out in summer. Thrives in full sun but will tolerate partial shade
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division, spreads naturally by rhizomes
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free