Description

Soil: Hydric (Wet) to Mesic (Medium)
Sun: Full to Partial
Height: 1′-2′
Color: Yellow
Bloom: June-September
Flowers: The 1/2″ drooping flowers have 5 slightly pointed petals.
Leaves: The whorled leaves are stiff and narrow.

Suggested Uses:

This is a lovely plant for use in gardens, rain gardens and shoreline restoration. Its delicate little pixie-like flowers make one think of fairy tales! Not use often enough!

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More Information:
Name: Named for King Lysmakhos of Thrace, who discovered the nature of the plant.
Other Names: Four-flowered Yellow Loosestrife