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Lysimachiacongestiflora

Genus
Lysimachia (ly-si-MAK-ee-uh)
Species
congestiflora (kon-jes-tih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Valparaiso, Florida

Hamilton, Georgia

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Greenville, South Carolina

Okatie, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Hamilton, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2011 | positive

Grow alongside cultivar Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' for a great contrast. Great in light shade as well as sun. Great for containers as well.

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Portland, OR | May 2009 | positive

Great foliage for containers, but be careful when using it as a groundcover in its hardiness zones. You may have to spend back-breaking h...Read More

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NE, KS (Zone 5b) | September 2006 | positive

I used this in a container with Black Knight Canna. I bought one plant and it filled the 18" X 18" pot and flowed nicely. The color was...Read More

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