Yellow Loosestrife 'Alexander', Whorled Loosestrife 'Alexander', Garden Loosestrife 'Alexander', Dotted Loosestrife 'Alexander'
Much less aggressive than the species, Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’ (Yellow Loosestrife) is a perennial plant with stunning ornamental value, producing sturdy, upright stems loaded with striking variegated foliage consisting of whorls of lime green serrated leaves with bright creamy edges that emerge with a pink blush in spring and age to white. Masses of cup-shaped, golden yellow flowers, tinged in red at their heart appear in early summer for a long blooming season ending in late summer. Easy to grow, this Yellow Loosestrife is excellent at providing a fast-spreading cover when required, creating great visual impact.
There are up to 180 species of Lysimachia. The genus includes hardy to frost-tender perennials, either herbaceous or evergreen. Their habit can be upright or prostrate, with some forming excellent ground covers. Their flowers are variably shaped and are usually yellow or white, but sometimes pink or purple. Many species are invasive, but this tendency can be harnessed to produce large stands, creating greater visual impact.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primulaceae |
Genus | Lysimachia |
Common names | Yellow Loosestrife, Loosestrife |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primulaceae |
Genus | Lysimachia |
Common names | Yellow Loosestrife, Loosestrife |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’ (Yellow Loosestrife) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’ (Yellow Loosestrife) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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