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Garden Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris): Vigorous Wetland Perennial

Overview

Garden loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) is a tall, rhizomatous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It bears showy yellow flower spikes in summer and thrives in moist to wet soils, making it ideal for pond margins and rain gardens.

Botanical Details

Family:	Primulaceae
Genus:	Lysimachia (ly-si-MAK-ee-uh)
Species:	vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)

Cultivation Notes

Can spread aggressively; best planted where its vigor is an asset or contained. Attracts pollinators. Historically used for dye and medicinal purposes.

Herbs: Hosta 'Garden Treasure': Large Green and Gold Variegated Hosta; Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Aromatic Evergreen Herb for Kitchen and Garden; Catnip (Nepeta cataria): The Feline Favorite Herb; Borage (Borago officinalis): Starflower for Bees and Cuisine; Comfrey (Symphytum officinale): Healing Herb and Dynamic Accumulator; Tricolor Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'): Variegated Foliage for Herb Gardens and Containers; Garden Sorrel (Rumex acetosa): Classic Perennial Lemon-Flavored Green; Common Sage 'Berggarten' (Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'): Broad-Leaved Culinary Sage; Purple Sage 'Purpurescens' (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurescens'): Purple-Leaved Culinary Sage for Ornamental Herb Gardens; Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'): Chartreuse Foliage for Herb and Ornamental Gardens

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