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Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'

Family Primulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' (circle flower) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant flowers during late spring to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has variegated deep green and pale yellow foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' tolerates wet sites, and is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' (circle flower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' (circle flower) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.