Lysimachia ephemerum (Willow-leaved loosestrife) — slender, upright, ghostly spires of small, star-shaped white-to-cream flowers, blooming bottom-to-top from June to August. A good pick for pollinators, fully hardy, full sun or partial shade — flowers best with plenty of direct sunlight.
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Product features
Botanical name: Lysimachia ephemerum
Common name: Willow-leaved loosestrife, milky loosestrife
Height: 90cm – 120cm
Spread: 30cm – 50cm
Foliage: Narrow, willow-like, blue-grey or silver-green leaves in opposite pairs
Flower: Slender spires of small, star-shaped white-to-cream flowers with pinkish-purple stamens, June to August
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — butterflies, bees, hoverflies
Soil Type: Fertile, humus-rich clay, loam, or sand — prefers moist to wet soil
Drought tolerant: Moderately
Hardy: Yes, fully hardy (RHS H6)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Evergreen: No
Suitable for: Moist borders, bog gardens, stream banks, cut flowers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — flowers best with plenty of sunlight
Aspect: South-, west-, or east-facing open or bog garden positions
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich, organic soil — clay or deep loam
Drainage: Moist to poorly drained — loves wet soil
Watering: High needs — keep soil consistently wet
End of season: Cut spent stems down in late autumn; apply compost mulch
Propagation: Lift and divide clumps in early spring, or sow seed in a cold frame
