Family: Primulaceae
Scientific Name: Lysimachia punctata Alexander
Common Name: Lysimachia Alexander, Variegated Yellow Loosesrtife
Description | A gorgeous Lysimachia with bright green leaves variegated foliage and bright yellow flowers. |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Sunlight | full sun |
Moisture | moist |
Soil & Site | Prefers humusy medium wet to wet soils. Will be less invasive in drier soils. |
Flowers | Star shaped yellow flowers in whorls on the upper third of the plant. Starts blooming in June. |
Leaves | The leaves are: in whorls, bright green with broad cream colored variegation and new leaves are tinged with pink. |
Dimensions | Reaches 2 feet tall by two feet spread and reported to be a slower spreader than other members of this genus. It spreads by rhizomes. |
Propagation | division |
Cultivar Origin | Introduced in 1990 by Mrs. Alexander of York England. |
Misc Facts | The genus name Lysimachia said to be named after King Lysimachos of Thrace. Species name means spotted |
Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage),
#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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