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Garden Diary
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Lysimachia ephemerum
Milky Loosestrife |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.340.030
Also known as Willow-leaved Loosestrife, this should not be confused with the noxious weed Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). This is a completely non-invasive species, seldom seen in gardens. Plants form a bushy, upright clump of grey-green leaves, with tapering spikes of silvery-white flowers appearing in late summer. An excellent back of the border perennial, also useful at the waterside. An excellent cut flower, this is even grown commercially for florists. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Attractive to butterflies.
Further details for
Lysimachia ephemerum
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Waterside
Height
90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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