description Fringed Loosestrife Overview
Fringed loosestrife, Lysimachia ciliata, is a herbaceous perennial native to much of North America. It bears nodding, five-petaled yellow flowers from the leaf axils in summer, while fine hairs fringe the stalks of its opposite leaves and account for the common name. It spreads by underground rhizomes and typically inhabits moist woods, stream banks, wet meadows, and thickets, making it appropriate for naturalistic plantings with reliably damp soil.
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Why is Lysimachia ciliata called fringed loosestrife?
Fine hairs fringe the stalks of its opposite leaves, creating the fringed appearance. The species is Lysimachia ciliata, a herbaceous perennial native to much of North America.
When does fringed loosestrife flower?
It produces nodding, five-petaled yellow flowers during summer. The flowers arise from the leaf axils rather than forming one large terminal flower head.
Does fringed loosestrife spread through a garden?
Yes, Lysimachia ciliata can spread by underground rhizomes and form colonies in suitable moist soil. That spreading habit is different from simply growing as one isolated clump.
Is fringed loosestrife the same plant as purple loosestrife?
No. Fringed loosestrife is Lysimachia ciliata with yellow flowers, while purple loosestrife is Lythrum salicaria with purple flower spikes.
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