Lysimachia ephemerum

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Willow-leaved loosestrifePerennial, DeciduousFamily: Primulaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Silver

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Lysimachia ephemerum bears spikes of delicate, pure white flowers with pink stamens, above clumps of willowy, green-grey leaves. Flowers are followed by attractive seedpods in autumn. It’s perfect for growing in moist soil with ornamental grasses, for a wild, prairie feel. The blooms are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators. It makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Lysimachia ephemerum in moist soil in sun or partial shade. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or compost when planting and mulch annually in spring. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Lysimachia ‘ephemerum’ and wildlife

Lysimachia ‘ephemerum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lysimachia ‘ephemerum’ poisonous?

Lysimachia ‘ephemerum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People