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Lysimachia ephemerum - Loosestrife

Lysimachia ephemerum
Willow-leaved Loosestrife

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It was only when planting the lysimaque that I noticed it had been replaced by a spike. Having already planted one without success several years ago, I doubt its young plant. To be seen.

Anne-Lise, 23/11/2021

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An herbaceous perennial with small star-shaped white flowers.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time July to August
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Description

Lysimachia ephemerum is a perennial plant that blooms from July to August, with small white star-shaped flowers, veined with mauve. They are gathered in narrow and elongated spikes. Its cup-shaped flowers measure 1cm (0.4in) and the clusters can reach 30cm (12in) in length.

 

It originates from the Pyrenees, Spain, and Portugal.

The bluish-green foliage of the deciduous Lysimachia ephemerum gives it the nickname willow-leaved loosestrife. 

This very hardy robust plant thrives by the water's edge, especially in limestone soils. Its flowers can be cut to create beautiful bouquets. Lysimachia can be grown both in flower beds and in pots. It can quickly become invasive, with a height of 1m (3ft).

Lysimachia ephemerum is a protected species. It is also a medicinal plant. 

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Lysimachia ephemerum - Loosestrife (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 1 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour blue

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Lysimachia

Species

ephemerum

Family

Primulaceae- Myrsinaceae

Other common names

Willow-leaved Loosestrife

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference77811

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Planting and care

Lysimachia ephemerum should be placed in full sun or partial shade in rich and moist soil, preferably limestone. This easy-to-grow plant requires winter protection with mulch.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Pond edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich, light, and clayey

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back dry stems in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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