loosestrife 'Alexander'
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A vigorous perennial forming a substantial clump of erect stems with lance-shaped leaves boldly margined with cream and often tinged pink, and bowl-shaped bright yellow flowers 2.5cm wide in the upper leaf axils in mid summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- loosestrife 'Alexander' (Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander')
- Genus
- Lysimachia
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of loosestrife 'Alexander'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of loosestrife 'Alexander'
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loosestrife 'Alexander' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower stems to tidy
Propagation
PropagationVigorous clumps can be divided in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingBest grown in moisture retentive well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun or part shade. Excessive vigour in moist soils can make it a determined spreader, so has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
May be damaged by slugs and snails
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