Perennial – Walkabout Sunset Loosestrife

Walkabout Sunset Loosestrife

Botanical name: lysimachia congestiflora ‘walkabout sunset’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: about 6 inches in height with a spread of 1-2 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Foliage color: green, yellow 

Flower color: yellow

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, flower garden, edging, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, fragrant, drought tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: ferns, heuchera, coleus

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: potentially invasive