Fringed Loosestrife

(Lysimachia ciliata)

Fringed Loosestrife (Lysimachia ciliata)

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Summary

Lysimachia ciliata, commonly known as Fringed Loosestrife, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to moist meadows, stream banks, and damp woodlands in North America, including most of southern Canada and most of the United States. It grows erect to a height of 120 cm (47 in) and a width of 60 cm (24 in), featuring opposite, simple leaves with ciliate margins and smooth green stems. From June to August, it produces star-shaped yellow flowers that are quite showy and attract pollinators with their unique offering of oil (elaiophores) instead of nectar.

Fringed Loosestrife is appreciated for its vibrant yellow flowers and ability to attract beneficial insects. It is used in naturalistic plantings, rain gardens, and as a border plant in gardens that can accommodate its spreading habit. While it can be aggressive, it is also easily managed by removing new suckers. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist soil with slow to medium drainage. It is not drought-tolerant and will require additional watering during dry periods. There are no major disease problems, but it can become invasive if not managed properly in a garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium, High
  • Drainage: Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

native to moist meadows, stream banks, and damp woodlands in North America, including most of southern Canada and most of the United States

Other Names

Common Names: Fringed Yellow-Loosestrife

Scientific Names: Lysimachia ciliata , Steironema ciliatum , Steironema ciliata , Steironema ciliatum var. occidentale , Lysimachia grandiflora , Lysimachia longipedicellata , Steironema longipedicellatum , Steironema pumilum , Steironema pumilum var. longipedicellatum , Lysimachia greeneana

GBIF Accepted Name: Lysimachia ciliata L.