Lysimachia clethroides 'Geisha'

Also Known As

Geisha Gooseneck Loosestrife

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Lysimachia clethroides 'Geisha' plant details

Lysimachia clethroides 'Geisha' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lysimachia clethroides 'Geisha'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fall color, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lysimachia clethroides 'Geisha'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A striking perennial with creamy broad irregular variegation on grey green leaves. Blooms in mid to late summer with the most unusual gracefully arching curved spikes of white flowers that resemble a goose-neck. Makes a great cut flower and is said to less invasive than the species. Likes sun to part shade, growing to 3', and hardy zone is 4-8.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Lovely variegated creamy light green and cream leaves. Grows best in light shade. Fall blooming with spikes of flowers.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Variegated mint green and white leaves take on pleasing coral pink shades in fall. Excellent combined with Echinacea 'Coral Reef.' 2 ft tall and slowly spreading.