Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle'
Loosestrife
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Loosestrife (Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle') - Description
Spikes of small white flowers on dark green foliage from June to October; can be aggressive in the landscape
Loosestrife (Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle') - Blooming
Five petaled flowers that are usually yellow or white. Starry to cup or saucer shaped. Blooms are born singly or in racemes or panicles.
Loosestrife (Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle') - Growth
Perennials and shrubs. Perennials range from erect, clump forming to creeping ground covers. Leaves are simple. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. High-growing species may require support.
Loosestrife (Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Loosestrife (Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle') - Pest
Rust and leaf spot occur sometimes.
Loosestrife (Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle') - Interesting facts
Members of this genus can be native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South Africa. Some species are invasive. Even a small portion of their roots, if cut, can grow into an entirely new plant.
Loosestrife (Lysimachia x 'Snow Candle') - Soil and irrigation
Rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil. Needs constantly moist soil that does not dry out during the summer. Can grow in bog gardens. Does not tolerate drought.
