Lysimachia clethroides
Gooseneck Loosestrife |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.340.020
Gooseneck Loosestrife produces unique spikes of white flowers that are bent like a goose’s neck, appearing in late summer. Wonderful for cutting. Plants quickly spread to form a wide patch, so allow it room. Has a tendency to take over in a perennial border: place this carefully. Excellent at the waterside or in a moist location. Foliage develops good red fall colour, particularly when grown in full sun. Clumps are easily divided in the spring. New growth is late to emerge from the ground, often waiting until well into May. Attractive to butterflies. Gooseneck Loosestrife should not be confused with the noxious weed Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria).
Further details for
Lysimachia clethroides
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour White
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Cut Flower Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Waterside Woodland
Flower Head Size Large
Height 60-90 cm 23-35 inches
Spread 75-90 cm 29-35 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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