Arctic Starflower
Lysimachia europaea
Also listed as Trientalis europaea, Alsinanthemum europaeum
Also known as European Starflower, Northern Starflower, Starflower
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A delicate northern perennial with small star-shaped pink or white flowers held on slender stems above narrow leaves. It thrives in cool, moist woodland conditions and spreads slowly to form attractive patches.
Why grow it
Arctic starflower offers reliable groundcover performance in cool, moist woodland settings where many ornamentals struggle, requiring minimal intervention once established. It provides delicate late-spring to early-summer blooms in a habitat where flowering options are naturally limited, and spreads at a measured pace that allows easy integration into designed plantings without aggressive competition.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and can suffer during extended dry periods, so site selection in naturally wet or well-draining but moisture-retentive soil is important. Growth may be slow to establish, particularly in the first season, so patience and consistent soil conditions during early years yield better long-term results.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate northern perennial with small star-shaped pink or white flowers held on slender stems above narrow leaves. It thrives in cool, moist woodland conditions and spreads slowly to form attractive patches.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Arctic Starflower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Arctic starflower offers reliable groundcover performance in cool, moist woodland settings where many ornamentals struggle, requiring minimal intervention once established. It provides delicate late-spring to early-summer blooms in a habitat where flowering options are naturally limited, and spreads at a measured pace that allows easy integration into designed plantings without aggressive competition.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and can suffer during extended dry periods, so site selection in naturally wet or well-draining but moisture-retentive soil is important. Growth may be slow to establish, particularly in the first season, so patience and consistent soil conditions during early years yield better long-term results.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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