Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' PP10598 COPF

Common Name: Loosestrife

Worth growing for the foliage alone! L. 'Alexander' is a striking new introduction from England having lime green leaves with bright ivory margins. In the spring, the new growth is tinged with pink and as the season progresses the green leaves may lighten up. The yellow, star-like flowers borne in the leaf axils from early to late summer are an added bonus.

This species tends to be less invasive than other Lysimachias.

Height:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Water Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Lysimachia is very easy to grow in either sun or part shade. When grown in moist soil, it tends to spread quite rapidly, so be sure to give it lots of room to grow. To reduce or eliminate spreading, plant Lysimachia in drier soil in part shade, or grow it in a root barrier. These make wonderful, long lasting cut flowers for cheerful bouquets.

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