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Lysimachia punctata

Also Known As

  • Circle Flower
  • Yellow Loosestrife

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Lysimachia punctata plant details

Lysimachia punctata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lysimachia punctata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lysimachia punctata

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large perennial native to Europe that thrives in a moist spot, 1.5m stems bear multiple whorls of 1? yellow flowers, it is tolerant of seasonal flooding and when planted en masse puts on quite a show. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Lysimachia punctata plant

How to Grow Lysimachia punctata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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