Lysimachia punctata
dotted loosestrife
Flower Color
Description
A strong-growing herbaceous perennial forming a spreading clump of erect stems with lance-shaped, light green leaves, and with bowl-shaped, bright yellow flowers 2.5cm wide, in the upper leaf axils in mid and late summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds