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LYSIMACHIA
Commonly known as Loosestrife
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Genus of about 150 species of herbaceous and evergreen perennials and shrubs mainly growing in damp grassland and woodland or by water in subtropical regions, including South Africa, and northern temperate regions.
The UK native is L. salicaria, purple loosestrife, a valuable wildlife plant, particularly attractive to long-tongued insects such as brimstone butterflies, elephant hawk-moths and red-tailed bumblebees.
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Good to knowTall species may require staking
Place of originSouth Africa, northern temperate regions -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Ensure that soil remains moist all year.
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Lysimachia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LYSIMACHIA
LYSIMACHIA ciliata 'Firecracker'
Loosestrife
spreading, hardy perennial with purple leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in summer
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
LYSIMACHIA clethroides
Gooseneck loosestrife
white flower spikes in summer on leafy, upright stems
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
