Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife, Japanese Loosestrife, Shepherd's Crook

Family: Primulaceae Primrose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing