Family: Primulaceae

Scientific Name: Lysimachia clethriodes

Common Name: Gooseneck Loosestrife. Shepherd's Hook

DescriptionA 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 TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone4-8
Sunlightsun, mostly sunny, shaded
Moistureaverage to moist
Soil & Siteaverage to moist
Flowerswhite, inflorescence borne on a curving raceme, best floral display in moist soils with full sun
Leavesgreen
Dimensions2 plus feet tall, spreads for ever
Maintenancecontrolling the spread
Propagationeasy by division
Native SiteChina, Japan
Author's NotesI 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)
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