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fringed loosestrife

fringed loosestrife

Lysimachia ciliata

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

Fringed loosestrife is a native perennial with slender upright stems and small yellow star-shaped flowers accented by fringed petals. It thrives in moist woodland settings and spreads gradually to form attractive colonies.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division