About
Lysimachia terrestris, the lake loosestrife, is a perennial loosestrife from North America producing upright stems with lance-shaped leaves and racemes of bright-yellow, star-shaped flowers in summer. A rewarding plant for a moist border or pond margin.
About the genus
Lysimachia, the loosestrifes, 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. Popular ornamental plants for borders, pond margins and ground-cover.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.