PatternBaseEarth Loosestrife
Lysimachia terrestris, Primulaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)
Water
High (established)
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Great Water DockRumex hydrolapathum
Great water dock produces oxalic compounds and has aggressive root systems that can inhibit nearby herbaceous wetland plants
Carolina FanwortCabomba carolinianaDense fanwort growth may shade out loosestrife while potentially releasing allelopathic compounds that inhibit terrestrial margin species
Giant cutgrassZizaniopsis miliaceaGiant cutgrass forms dense monocultures that exclude smaller herbaceous wetland plants like loosestrife
Uses
Functions
Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitatPollinator Support
Medicinal Uses
Wound HealingAnti-InflammatoryRespiratory Support
Common Questions
What zones does Earth Loosestrife grow in?
Earth Loosestrife grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Earth Loosestrife?
Good companions for Earth Loosestrife include Greater Pond Sedge, Bay Forget-me-not.
Design guilds with Earth Loosestrife and see companion relationships visually.
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