Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000916
01/01/98
Lysimachia punctata--Yellow Loosestrife
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 36 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Yellow
Comments: The flowers of Yellow Loosestrife are borne in
whorls along most of the stem. This adaptable plant can
be grown in full sun but actually prefers partial shade.
Yellow Loosestrife will tolerate wet or dry soil. As with
other members of this genus it can be come invasive.
Propagation: Division as needed to control its spread or
to obtain new plants.
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This file was generated from data base OP on 07/27/98.
Data base OP was last revised on 01/01/98.
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