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LYSIMACHIA clethroides

Commonly known as Gooseneck loosestrife

White flower spikes in summer on leafy, upright stems
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Erect stems with narrowly ovate-lance-shaped, pointed leaves to 13cm (5in) long, mid-green above, pale green beneath.
  • White
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Spreading, softly hairy rhizomatous perennial with erect stems. Stems are pendent before the flowers open, becoming upright as they mature
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

LYSIMACHIA clethroides

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails
    Place of origin
    China, Korea, Japan
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Dense, tapering, terminal racemes 10-20cm (4-8in) long
    Saucer-shaped
    1cm (½in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a moist herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Lysimachia - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

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