garden yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

garden yellow loosestrife

Lysimachia vulgaris

Overview

Garden yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) is an attractive perennial flowering plant. It has large, bright yellow, trumpet-like blooms that appear in the summer months. It has narrow, serrated, alternate leaves that form a mass of foliage around the stems. This species grows to an average of 1 to 3 feet in height, and spreads 2 to 4 feet wide. It prefers fertile, moist soil and can be grown in both full sun and partial shade, making it a great addition to any garden setting. Its showy display of flowers can create an impactful impact and bring a lively presence to your garden.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "7-10" days.

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Light

Full sun, part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 4-8.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, August, March, April, August.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation

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