Fringed Loosestrife
Lysimachia ciliata
Also listed as Steironema ciliatum, Nummularia ciliata
Also known as Ciliate Loosestrife, Fringed Yellow Loosestrife
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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.
Why grow it
Fringed loosestrife offers a native alternative to non-native loosestrife species for moist woodland gardens, with the advantage of modest, measured spread rather than aggressive colonization. Its delicate fringed flowers and vertical growth habit provide textural interest in shade to part-shade settings where many showy perennials struggle. The species tolerates seasonal wet conditions and performs well in rain gardens or low-lying areas without requiring supplemental feeding or aggressive management.
Watch out for
In consistently wet soils or high-humidity conditions, powdery mildew can develop on foliage, particularly if air circulation is poor. The plant's spreading tendency, while gradual, may require occasional division or removal to prevent it from overtaking slower-growing companions in confined spaces. Performance declines noticeably in dry conditions or full sun, so site selection matters more than most perennials to avoid persistent stress and reduced flowering.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
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Why grow it
Fringed loosestrife offers a native alternative to non-native loosestrife species for moist woodland gardens, with the advantage of modest, measured spread rather than aggressive colonization. Its delicate fringed flowers and vertical growth habit provide textural interest in shade to part-shade settings where many showy perennials struggle. The species tolerates seasonal wet conditions and performs well in rain gardens or low-lying areas without requiring supplemental feeding or aggressive management.
Watch out for
In consistently wet soils or high-humidity conditions, powdery mildew can develop on foliage, particularly if air circulation is poor. The plant's spreading tendency, while gradual, may require occasional division or removal to prevent it from overtaking slower-growing companions in confined spaces. Performance declines noticeably in dry conditions or full sun, so site selection matters more than most perennials to avoid persistent stress and reduced flowering.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
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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