Lysimachia punctata Alexander (Yellow Loosestrife)
Masses of cup-shaped, golden yellow flowers, tinged in red at their heart appear in early summer for a long blooming season ending in late summer
Much less aggressive than the species, Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' (Yellow Loosestrife) is a perennial plant with stunning ornamental value, producing sturdy, upright stems loaded with striking variegated foliage consisting of whorls of lime green serrated leaves with bright creamy edges that emerge with a pink blush in spring and age to white. Masses of cup-shaped, golden yellow flowers, tinged in red at their heart appear in early summer for a long blooming season ending in late summer. Easy to grow, this Yellow Loosestrife is excellent at providing a fast-spreading cover when required, creating great visual impact.
- Vigorous, this rhizomatous perennial reaches 2-3 ft. in height (60-90 cm) and across. Undemanding, this Yellow Loosestrife spreads by rhizomes to form colonies, but will only occasionally produce seed and will not come true from seed.
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in humusy, moisture-retentive soils. This plant will require partial to full shade in hot summer areas. Drier soils are tolerated in partial shade, but they should never completely dry or the variegated leaves would quickly turn brown at the edges.
- A perfect plant for beds, borders, cottage gardens, or coastal gardens. Excellent as long-lasting cut flowers!
- Yellow Loosestrife is generally not subject to serious pest or disease issues. Watch for slugs and snails.
- Remove faded flower stems for a neat appearance. Vigorous plants can be divided in the spring or fall.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lysimachia – Loosestrife |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24″ – 36″ (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |