Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Variegated Loosestrife
Botanical Name
Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'PP10598
Zones
4,5,6,7,8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Soil
Average
Height
20-36"
Spread
24-36"
Critter Resistance
N/A
Other
Easy to grow in sun (in the North) or part
shade.  If grown in shade and moist soils,
tends to spread quite rapidly.  Plant in
drier conditions and sun to inhibit
spreading, or containers.
Plant Size
 
 
 
   
Lysimachia p. 'Alexander' is a beautiful variegated
foliage plant and even more striking when in bloom.  
Yellow star-like flowers are borne in the leaf axils
from early to late summer.  This species tends to be
less invasive than others.  Makes for great cut
flowers also.