Lysimachia punctata 'Variegata'
yellow loosestrife
This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
- Depth of water 0-20cm
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Cheerful, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers from June to August on brightly coloured, golden-yellow variegated leaves. Fast growing, it makes an attractive, all year interest plant for moist areas of the garden in sun or partial shade for softening pond edges. - Garden care: Plant out in reliably moist soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond.