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Lysimachia lanceolata
Common Name: Lance-leaved Loosestrife
Overview
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | ? |
Cultivars
| Cultivar | Height | Spread | Blooms | Sun | Planted |
| Lance-leaved Loosestrife | 12-24" | 12-24" | All Summer | Full to part sun | House garden beds |
Common for this plant to live 10 years or more. Attracts bees & butterflies.
Most types spread aggressively; regular thinning is needed to keep the plants under control. Can also install a bamboo barrier.
Ongoing Management
Fertilization
Spring - Add a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Pruning / Cutting Back
Winter - Goes dormant during the winter; at that point, cut back the plant close to the ground.
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