- Botanical name: Lysimachia clethroides
- Common name: Gooseneck loosestrife
- Family: Primulaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Gooseneck loosestrife, Lysimachia clethroides, is a fast-growing clump-forming perennial, bearing fresh green, pointed leaves, which turn orange-red briefly before falling in autumn. Its saucer-shaped flowers grow on long, slender arching spikes, reminiscent of a goose neck. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, where its flowers will attract a wealth of insects.
Grow Lysimachia clethroides in humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It may need support. Cut back after flowering and dig up new shoots to control its spread.
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How to grow Lysimachia clethroides
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Do not Prune in May |
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Do not Prune in June |
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Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
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Do Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Lysimachia clethroides and wildlife
Lysimachia clethroides is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Lysimachia clethroides poisonous?
Lysimachia clethroides has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
