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Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

These arched, white, "swanhead" flowers appear to float above a mass of dark green leaves and stems. It has a long bloom period, from July through August, and is best in a corner where it can spread. This flowering perennial competes well with grasses, and likes moist, rich soil. It has good fall color as well. -Holland Wildflower Farm

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.