Lysimachia punctata

Spotted Loosestrife

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Vigorous perennial with yellow flowers marked by purple spots and creeping stems. Thrives in moist soil, often used for ground cover or water gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Spotted Loosestrife
Family Primulaceae
Genus Lysimachia
Species Punctata
Origin Europe, North Africa, Asia
Blooming Summer, yellow flowers with purple spots
Leaf Color Green to Bronze (winter)
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moisture-retentive loam or peat-based mix; prefers boggy conditions for optimal growth

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist indoors; water frequently as it is a wetland species; avoid drying out completely

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; direct morning light prevents scorching in summer

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growing season (April to September)

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Pruning

Cut back stems after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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