Yellow Loosestrife
Lysimachia vulgaris
Also listed as Lysimachia elata, Lysimachia glauca
Also known as Garden Yellow Loosestrife, Garden Loosestrife, Golden Loosestrife
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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.
Why grow it
Yellow Loosestrife offers reliable vertical interest in moisture-dependent landscapes where many ornamental perennials struggle. Compared to other tall summer bloomers, it tolerates consistently wet soils and poor drainage that would challenge butterfly bush or tall coneflowers. Its mid-to-late summer flowering window fills a gap when earlier perennials have faded, making it useful for extending seasonal color in rain gardens and naturalized wetland plantings.
Watch out for
This species can spread vigorously in ideal conditions and may require regular division or deadheading to prevent self-seeding beyond intended boundaries. It performs best with consistent moisture and can become lanky or sparse in dry sites, so site selection matters for appearance and containment.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Yellow Loosestrife grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Yellow Loosestrife offers reliable vertical interest in moisture-dependent landscapes where many ornamental perennials struggle. Compared to other tall summer bloomers, it tolerates consistently wet soils and poor drainage that would challenge butterfly bush or tall coneflowers. Its mid-to-late summer flowering window fills a gap when earlier perennials have faded, making it useful for extending seasonal color in rain gardens and naturalized wetland plantings.
Watch out for
This species can spread vigorously in ideal conditions and may require regular division or deadheading to prevent self-seeding beyond intended boundaries. It performs best with consistent moisture and can become lanky or sparse in dry sites, so site selection matters for appearance and containment.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native Range
Europe
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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