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Genus: Lysimachia Species: punctata Common Name: Garden Loosestrife Family: Primulaceae Order: Ericales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 4 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-8 Note: This rhizomatous clump-forming plant is suitable for borders, or near ponds and streams. Monitor plant for whiteflies. Garden Loosestrife may become invasive in moist areas. Prefers sunny to part shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.