Lysimachia clethroides – Gooseneck Loosestrife
Planted on hill by barn.
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Lysimachia (ly-si-MAK-ee-uh)
Species: clethroides (klee-THROY-deez)
Category:
Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
