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    LYSIMACHIA
    LYSIMACHIA
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    LYSIMACHIA

    Commonly known as Loosestrife

    All JUL-AUG

    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 know
      Tall species may require staking
    • Place of origin
      South Africa, northern temperate regions
    • Herbaceous
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    varieties
    LYSIMACHIA ciliata 'Firecracker'
    Loosestrife
    Spreading, hardy perennial with purple leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in summer
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    LYSIMACHIA clethroides
    Gooseneck loosestrife
    White flower spikes in summer on leafy, upright stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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