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Lysimachia clethroides, common name Gooseneck Loosestrife, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Lysimachia, traditionally classified in the family Primulaceae, but belonging to the family Myrsinaceae, according to a molecular phylogenetic study.

Lysimachia clethroides can reach heights of 60–100 centimetres (24–39 in). This hardy perennial plant resembles a tall Speedwell. The stem is upright and rigid. The leaves are scattered, alternate, oblong or broadly lanceolate, about 2 inches wide, 7 to 11 centimeters long, with entire margins. Their underside is not glandular dotted. The flowers are tiny (1/2" wide), grouped in terminal spikes, each flower is snow white, with five petals. The inflorescence is bent and it has a sparsely haired axis and reaches a length of 12-18". It flowers from July on to September. This plant forms underground stolons. It is a pioneer plant in its natural range.

from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysimachia_clethroides

May be considered invasive, but this perennial is really unusual! Control its spread by limiting the rhizomes in a large pot or with stone or brick border. The blooms (mid to late summer) are fragrant! Makes a great cut flower in arrangements!

Propagated by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Questions & Comments

sun or shade?

Jun 26th, 2014 at 9:42:11 AM PDT by

I have them in a partly shady area. They like at least partial sun.

Jun 26th, 2014 at 2:55:09 PM PDT by

What zones?

Jun 26th, 2014 at 1:53:18 PM PDT by

Hardiness Zone:
3-8 S / 3-9 W

Jun 26th, 2014 at 3:04:42 PM PDT by

Sheridanayers, Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, rich, humusy locations in full sun, but spreads by rhizomes and can be very aggressive in these ideal growing conditions. Tends to be somewhat less aggressive if grown in drier soils with light shade.

Jun 26th, 2014 at 1:57:12 PM PDT by

Mine are in partial shade. Yes, they spread by rhizomes.

Jun 26th, 2014 at 2:58:52 PM PDT by

I found the zones, thank you.

Jun 26th, 2014 at 1:57:49 PM PDT by

It got unseasonably cold this past winter, and they are fine this summer.

Jun 26th, 2014 at 3:05:18 PM PDT by

Oh Great!! I have a shady place, with morning sun-a moist area (water dripping from woods down a bank of moss) that would be great spot to fill in the bare spots!

Jun 26th, 2014 at 2:57:30 PM PDT by

Yes, it sounds like they would be perfect. Lily of the Valley makes a good ground cover as well.

Jun 26th, 2014 at 3:06:13 PM PDT by

Plants-will it include the rhizomes?

Jun 28th, 2014 at 3:02:59 PM PDT by

It is almost impossible NOT to get some of the rhizomes. However, I can dig them to include only roots, whichever you prefer.

Jun 28th, 2014 at 4:30:19 PM PDT by

...and if it goes up to 10,000, can the winner get more than your offering?

Jun 28th, 2014 at 3:03:31 PM PDT by

Certainly! I have plenty!

Jun 28th, 2014 at 4:29:23 PM PDT by

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