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Yellow Loosestrife

Yellow Loosestrife

Lysimachia vulgaris

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

Yellow Loosestrife is a tall perennial with vibrant yellow flower spikes that bloom in mid to late summer. It thrives in wet areas and makes a striking vertical accent in borders and naturalized settings.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with