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gooseneck loosestrife

Lysimachia clethroides

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Lysimachia
Family: Primulaceae
Common Names: gooseneck

About this plant

Vigorous herbaceous perennial forming an extensive colony of erect stems to 1m in height, with narrow, greyish leaves. Small greyish-white flowers are borne in slender terminal spikes

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist soil that does not dry out in summer. Site in full sun or partial shade and allow plenty of room as it can be invasive. May need support

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots outdoors spring or propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

May be attacked by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years