A vigorous spreading perennial with white flowers bending over like a Goose Neck. The moisture the soil the faster the spread.
Pronunciation
(ly-siMOK-ee-ah)(kleth-ROI-deeze)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Sunlight
sun, mostly sunny, shaded
Moisture
average to moist
Soil & Site
average to moist
Flowers
white, inflorescence borne on a curving raceme, best floral display in moist soils with full sun
Leaves
green
Dimensions
2 plus feet tall, spreads for ever
Maintenance
controlling the spread
Propagation
easy by division
Native Site
China, Japan
Author's Notes
I have used this plant a few times in gardens and it holds true to its nature of spreading rapidly. The spreading habit of this plant was nullified in my plantings by driveways and walls. In one garden the area was full sun, but as the trees grew larger and shade increase the Gooseneck declined.
Notes & Reference
#04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #06-Perennials for the American Gardens (Ruth Rodgers Clausen and Nicolas H Ekstrom)