Lysimachia clethroides - Gooseneck Loosestrife
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Common Name: Gooseneck Loosestrife
Scientific Name: Lysimachia clethroides
Flower Color: Creamy white
Mature Height: 60–90 cm
Mature Width: 45–60 cm
Habit: Upright, slender
Flowering Period: Summer to Fall
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate to high
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, slightly moist
Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Low
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage new stem production. Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant and maintain its vigor.
Keep the soil slightly moist during the growing season, especially during dry periods.

