Lysimachia punctata | Yellow Loosestrife
DESCRIPTION
Lysimachia punctata, commonly known as yellow loosestrife, brightens the summer garden with clusters of golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom profusely from early to midsummer. The blooms grow in whorled tiers along upright stems, creating a vibrant column of color that contrasts beautifully with the plant’s lance-shaped, dark green foliage. The cheerful yellow flowers add warmth to borders and make a great addition to wildflower or cottage-style gardens.
Native to parts of Europe, Lysimachia punctata thrives in damp meadows and along streambanks, adapting well to garden settings that mimic these conditions. Its vigorous growth and ability to spread make it an excellent choice for naturalized areas or for creating a dense ground cover in larger garden spaces. Its colorful display and hardy nature add a dynamic presence to garden designs, providing seasonal interest and supporting pollinators drawn to its sunny blooms.
DESCRIPTION
Lysimachia punctata, commonly known as yellow loosestrife, brightens the summer garden with clusters of golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom profusely from early to midsummer. The blooms grow in whorled tiers along upright stems, creating a vibrant column of color that contrasts beautifully with the plant’s lance-shaped, dark green foliage. The cheerful yellow flowers add warmth to borders and make a great addition to wildflower or cottage-style gardens.
Native to parts of Europe, Lysimachia punctata thrives in damp meadows and along streambanks, adapting well to garden settings that mimic these conditions. Its vigorous growth and ability to spread make it an excellent choice for naturalized areas or for creating a dense ground cover in larger garden spaces. Its colorful display and hardy nature add a dynamic presence to garden designs, providing seasonal interest and supporting pollinators drawn to its sunny blooms.
DESCRIPTION
Lysimachia punctata, commonly known as yellow loosestrife, brightens the summer garden with clusters of golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom profusely from early to midsummer. The blooms grow in whorled tiers along upright stems, creating a vibrant column of color that contrasts beautifully with the plant’s lance-shaped, dark green foliage. The cheerful yellow flowers add warmth to borders and make a great addition to wildflower or cottage-style gardens.
Native to parts of Europe, Lysimachia punctata thrives in damp meadows and along streambanks, adapting well to garden settings that mimic these conditions. Its vigorous growth and ability to spread make it an excellent choice for naturalized areas or for creating a dense ground cover in larger garden spaces. Its colorful display and hardy nature add a dynamic presence to garden designs, providing seasonal interest and supporting pollinators drawn to its sunny blooms.
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Family: Primulaceae
Height: 3-4 feet tall
Width: 3-4 feet wide
Foliage color: Green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to control spread if desired
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
