Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife, Shepherd's Crook

Some of these flowering perennials are low ground covers which are also good in hanging pots. Others make fine cut flowers. All enjoy moist places near ponds or streams. One type, the easy-to-grow, invasive, Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata), is more manageable in harsh northern climates or in the dry West. Cold or drought prevents the ground cover from becoming weedy. Buy in container and divide for new plants.

Use its 3-foot-high, curved, white flower spikes in floral arrangements. Likes sun or partial shade. Invasive, unless divided frequently.

Attributes - Lysimachia clethroides

Plant Type: Perennial

Bloom Season: Mid Summer through Mid Fall

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 2 ft. 6 in. to 3 ft. 6 in.

Width: 3 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Wet Soil. Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Damping-off.

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