Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Lysimachia paridiformis
Loosestrife
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers and trim back to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees and butterflies
About this plant
Lysimachia paridiformis produces nodding, star-shaped yellow flowers from late spring through summer, adding bright color that attracts bees and other pollinators. Broad, pointed leaves are arranged in elegant whorls along upright stems, creating a layered, architectural appearance with rich green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season. The distinctive leaf arrangement gives the plant a refined texture, while the dangling blooms appear beneath the foliage, adding subtle movement and seasonal interest.
Native to woodland regions of China and the Himalayas, this species has long been appreciated for its unusual foliage and graceful habit. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, naturalistic plantings, and containers, where its distinctive form and cheerful flowers provide texture and lasting seasonal appeal.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Under Trees · Pollinator Gardens · Borders
Companion plants
Ajugas · Fuchsias · Astilbes · Rodgersia · Primrose · Carex
Design tip
Plant this graceful woodland perennial in generous drifts beneath trees or along shaded borders where its glossy foliage can create a lush foundation. Layer contrasting leaf shapes, evergreen structure, and repeating textures to build depth, rhythm, and a natural woodland character.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
