Lysimachia vulgaris - P9

Description
The Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) is an upright, egg-shaped perennial that produces yellow flowers from June to August. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.6 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Yellow Loosestrife is well tolerant of frost.

Frost hardiness
The Yellow Loosestrife has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, ovoid.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Lysimachia vulgaris forms yellow flowers from June.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, ground cover, shrub bed