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Lysimachia is a genus of at least 165 species of annuals or perennials. They have traditional been placed in the Primrose family Primulaceae, but now appear to be placed in Myrsinaceae instead. Most are herbaceous but a few are woody shrubs. They come from temperate to subtropical areas of the world and are normally found growing in moist soils. They have leafy stems, with simple leaves that can be alternate, opposite or whorled on the stem, the leaves are often dotted with glandular hairs. Most species have yellow flowers, but some are white and there are even pink and blue flowering species. The flowers have 5 or 6 sepals and 5 to 7 petals, and 5 to 7 stamens that are attached to the sides of the petals. When done blooming, the flowers are replaced by a 5 valved capsule. Most are easy grown, as long as the soil does not become dry - under dry conditions the leaves can develop burnt edges and the flowers might not open. They can be grown in full sun and most do well in bright open shade. Like many plants that grow in damp soils, they have a tendency to spread, and some have been called thugs - but utilized properly these species often make the best ground covers when the soil can be wet at times and other plants rot. Many do well in normal garden soils, as long as they are not in full sun all day or the soil is allowed to become dry. They put on a nice display of flowers, which end the top of the stems or are produced one the stem with small leafy bracts. They have the common name Loosestrife but should not be confused with Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria); what adds to the confusion is that the genus , which Lythrum salicaria belongs to, is in Lythraceae - which is often called the Loosestrife family.

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	Lysimachia atropurpurea Code: LYSA-A8 Price: $2.95 Quantity in Basket: none
	The long, thin shaped foliage is silver tinted. Plants with spikes of dark wine-red colored flowers. Grows 18 to 30 inches tall. Cut flowers or large containers, a unique display. Does best in moist but well draining soils, were it will spread-out slowly to form wide clumps. In drier soils the plants should be grown in some shade. Plants can be added with good effect to a 'Black Garden' for its dark colored flowers produced in midsummer and blooming till early fall. Zones 4-9. 100 seeds
	Lysimachia ephemerum Lot A Code: LEWS Price: $1.10 Quantity in Basket: none
	Plants with gray-green foilage and white flowers held 40 inches or so off the ground. Clump forming plants with upright stems. sixteen inches of the stems bloom in early to mid summere. This species is native from Spain and Portugal. Zones 7-9. 30 seeds
	Lysimachia minoricensis Code: LYS1-A9 Price: $5.95 Quantity in Basket: none
	Plants grow 40cm tall and have white and violet veined foliage. grown for its attractive foliage, it will bloom the same year sown if done so early. Self seeds and spreads readly on the right soils and any unwanted seedlings are easily removed. This herbaceous biennial likes cool, shady locations. Zones 7-10 Native from Spain, but now extinct in the wild, though reintroduction efforts are under way. 100 seeds
	Lysimachia punctata Code: LYS3 Price: $2.00 Qty in Stock: 0 Sorry, we are currently sold out of 'Lysimachia punctata'. Please check back later. Quantity in Basket: none
	Lysimachia quadriflora Code: LQPL-A7 Price: $2.95 Quantity in Basket: none
	'Prairie Loosestrife' or 'Four-flowered Loosestrife' Primulaceae: These perennial plants have narrow, linear leaves and bright yellow flowers with five petals. The leaves and flowers are produced in false whorls. Grows 18 to 30 inches tall, the flowers have four broad, sharp pointed petals. Plants grow in wet soils and are summer blooming. Use in wildflower gardens and shore line plantings were the soils are moist but not water covered. Zones 3-6 Native from northern and central North America where it is found growing in damp soil along stream banks, in swampy meadows, and in wet thickets. 100 seeds