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Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris)

Lysimachia vulgaris, commonly known as Yellow Loosestrife, is a perennial herb with bright yellow flowers, thriving in damp meadows and along watercourses.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained loam or sandy loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Best flowering in sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water deeply when top inch is dry.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained loam or sandy loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Hardy in most temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate to ovate

Flower Size

1.5-2.5 cm

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Synonyms
Lysimachia elata Salisb.
Lysimachia guestphalica Weihe ex Rchb.
Lysimachia lutea Jirasek ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch
Lysimachia paludosa Baumg.
Lysimachia tomentosa C.Presl
Lysimachia westphalica Weihe
Lysimachusa vulgaris (L.) Pohl
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderEricales
  • familyPrimulaceae
  • genusLysimachia
  • speciesLysimachia vulgaris
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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